Operative Treatment with Locking Compression Plate (LCP) in Proximal Humerus Fracture
Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
;
: 137-142, 2008.
Article
in Korean
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| ID: wpr-84983
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of the treatment of a proximal humerus fracture with a locking compression plate(LCP). MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
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.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Follow-Up Studies
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Humeral Head
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Humerus
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Joints
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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