Treatment of proximal humerus fractures with locking compression plate
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6706.2009.08.012
- VernacularTitle:采用锁定加压接骨板治疗肱骨近端骨折
- Author:
Yunfeng ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Humeral fractures;
Internal fixators
- From:
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy
2009;16(8):1366-1367
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe the clinical effect of locking compression plate(LCP)to treat proximal humeral fractures.Methods From October.2006 to May.2008,22 proximal humeral fractures were treated with LCP (WEGO Co.Ltd,SANDONG).Results All of 22 patients were followed up for 8-22 monthes postoperatively.All fractures healed within the period of follow up without looseness of internal fixators.The average healing time was 12.6 weeks.According to Neer' s score,12 cases were excellent,8 cases were good,the other two were fair.The excellent and good rate put together was 90.9%.Conclusion Locking compression plate fixation is a simple and reliable procedure to treat proximal humeral fractures with satisfactory effects.
