Results of 131 consecutive operated patients with a displaced proximal humerus fracture: an analysis with more than two years follow-up

摘要

Objective The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the open reduction and fixation of a dislocated proximal humerus fracture with a locking plate, also evaluating the incidence of complications and functional recovery of the shoulder. A retrospective study focusing on patients who had suffered a fracture of the proximal humerus and were treated by means of an open reduction and internal fixation with a locking plate, using either the Philos or the LPHP plate. We have also included a comparison of these two plates.