Shoulder: Trauma

The Biomechanics of Locked Plating for Repairing Proximal Humerus Fractures With or Without Medial Cortical Support

Lescheid J, Zdero R, Shah S, et al (Univ of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; St Michael’s Hosp, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; et al) J Trauma 69:1235-1242, 2010^§

Abstract

Background

Comminuted proximal humerus fracture fixation is controversial. Locked plate complications have been addressed by anatomic reduction or medial cortical support. The relative mechanical contributions of varus malalignment and lack of medial cortical support are presently assessed.

Methods

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