Operative Treatment with Locking Compression Plate (LCP) in Proximal Humerus Fracture.
- Author:
Sung Sik HA
1
;
Jae Young KIM
;
Ki Do HONG
;
Jae Chun SIM
;
Jung Ho KANG
;
Kwang Hee PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul Adventist Hospital, Seoul, Korea. gowinfree@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Humerus;
Proximal humerus fracture;
Locking compression plate
- MeSH:
Female;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Humeral Head;
Humerus;
Joints;
Male
- From:Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
2008;11(2):137-142
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of the treatment of a proximal humerus fracture with a locking compression plate(LCP). MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study reviewed the results of 24 cases of a proximal humerus fracture treated with a LCP from January 2005 to April 2007, after a follow up of more than 12 months. There were 8 males and 16 females with a mean age of 68.9(33-90) years. The clinical results were evaluated using the Neer's evaluation criteria, and the radiographic results were evaluated using the bone union time and Paavoleinen method. RESULTS: The mean time for bone union was 11.9 weeks. Using the Neer's functional evaluation, 21 cases of the 24 patients (87%) showed excellent or satisfactory results. Twenty two cases (91%) showed good results according to the Paavoleinen method. The complications encountered were metal failure (1 patient), AVN of the humeral head (1 patient) and joint stiffness (1 patient). CONCLUSION: The LCP demonstrated good results in the treatment of a proximal humerus fracture and has relatively fewer complications than other internal fixators.
