Intramedullary versus locking plate fixation for proximal humerus fractures: indications and technical considerations

Background: The incidence of proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) continues to increase with an aging population, and intramedullary nailing (IMN) and locking plate fixation are two commonly employed techniques for the surgical management of PHF. However, the optimal fixation method can be a source of...

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Published in:	JSES Reviews, Reports, and Techniques
Main Authors:	Prince J. Boadi, BS, Adrik Da Silva, BA, Josh Mizels, MD, Christopher D. Joyce, MD, Oke A. Anakwenze, MD, MBA, Christopher S. Klifto, MD, Peter N. Chalmers, MD
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2024-08-01
Subjects:	Proximal humerus Fracture Intramedullary nailing Plating Outcomes Indications
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666639124000154