Inferomedial cortical bone contact and fixation with calcar screws on the dynamic and static mechanical stability of proximal humerus fractures

Abstract Background This study aimed to explore the effect of retaining inferomedial cortical bone contact and fixation with calcar screws on the dynamic and static mechanical stability of proximal humerus fractures treated with a locking plate. Methods Twelve Synbone prosthetic humeri (SYNBONE-AG,...

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Main Authors: Xiaofeng Zhang, Junwu Huang, Lin Zhao, Yi Luo, Hanxin Mao, Yanfeng Huang, Weibing Chen, Qi Chen, Bangjun Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-018-1031-7