Treatment of proximal humeral fractures with proximal humeral locking system plate via an intertubercular sulcus approach.
10.3969/j.issn.1003-0034.2018.12.018
- Author:
Cheng-Chun SHEN
1
;
Xiao LIAN
1
;
Hong-Jun SUN
1
;
Yun-Ji ZENG
2
,
3
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Affiliated to Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 310015, Zhejiang, China.
2. Department of Orthopaedics, Hospital Affiliated to Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 310015, Zhejiang, China; zengyunji2006@
3. com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Fracture fixation, internal;
Humeral fractures;
Surgical procedures, operative
- MeSH:
Adult;
Aged;
Bone Plates;
Female;
Fracture Fixation, Internal;
Humans;
Humeral Fractures;
Humerus;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Shoulder;
Shoulder Fractures;
Treatment Outcome;
Young Adult
- From:
China Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
2018;31(12):1164-1167
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To observe the effect of proximal humerus internal locking system (PHILOS) plate in the treatment of Neer 2 and 3 part fractures of proximal humerus through tuberosity approach.
METHODS:From July 2015 to January 2018, 15 cases of proximal humerus Neer 2 and 3 fractures were treated with PHILOS plate through intertubercular sulcus approach. There were 7 males and 8 females. The age ranged from 23 to 67 years old, with an average of 46 years old. There were 5 cases on the left side and 10 cases on the right side (including 7 cases of Neer 2 partial fracture and 8 cases of Neer 3 partial fracture). X-ray films and CT were taken before and after operation to assess fracture location and fracture healing. Clinical evaluation included Constant-Murley shoulder function score and operative complications. All 15 patients were treated with the PHILOS. Constant-Murley score was used to evaluate shoulder function after operation.
RESULTS:All the 15 cases were followed up, and the duration ranged from 14 to 36 months. All the fractures healed and the healing time ranged from 14 to 26 weeks, averaged 19.1 weeks. There were no complications such as humeral head necrosis, axillary nerve injury and fracture nonunion after operation. At the 3rd month after operation, the shoulder function score of Constant-Murley ranged from 72 to 94 points, with an average of 81 points; 2 cases got an excellent result and 13 good.
CONCLUSIONS:The PHILOS plate for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures has the advantages of simple operation, small injury and quick recovery of shoulder joint function.
