Treatment of the Displaced Fractures of the Proximal Humerus by External fixation
10.4055/jkoa.1990.25.3.780
- Author:
Kyung Soo CHOI
;
Eu Sub CHOUNG
;
Sung Su YANG
;
Byung Hee YOO
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
External fixation;
Proximal humerus;
Compression
- MeSH:
Humans;
Humerus;
Methods;
Shoulder
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1990;25(3):780-786
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Treatment by External Fixation with External Compression Device was used for the displaced fractures of the proximal humerus. Especially in the old aged patient and patient with severe associated injury, this method was excellent for the early, painless motion of the shoulder and then good functional result. This experimental treatment was performed in 8 patients, and its merits were as follows: 1. The technique of operation was relatively easy, and was possible within a short time with minor injury. 2. The quality of reduction was good in all cases. 3. By the compression effect on the fracture site and firm maintenance of reduction during the treatment, solid healing as in internal fixation was possible. 4. Firm maintenance of reduction & minimal injury of soft tissue made possible early painless and wide ROM exercise, and then good functional result.
