Open reduction and internal fixation of displaced proximal humeral fractures. Does the surgeon's experience have an impact on outcomes?

INTRODUCTION:To evaluate outcomes following open reduction and internal fixation of displaced proximal humeral fractures with regards to the surgeon's experience. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Patients were included undergoing ORIF by use of locking plates for displaced two-part surgical neck type proxi...

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Main Authors: Tobias Helfen, Georg Siebenbürger, Evi Fleischhacker, Niklas Biermann, Wolfgang Böcker, Ben Ockert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6219805?pdf=render