Outcome analysis following removal of locking plate fixation of the proximal humerus

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Concerning surgical management experience with locking plates for proximal humeral fractures has been described with promising results. Though, distinct hardware related complaints after fracture union are reported. Information conce...

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Main Authors: Fischer Florian, Ockert Ben, Sprecher Christoph M, Kirchhoff Sonja, Braunstein Volker, Kirchhoff Chlodwig, Leidel Bernd A, Biberthaler Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-10-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/9/138