[Bouquet-type internal fixation of a series of 35 fractures of the upper end of the humerus]. / Embrochage en bouquet d'une série de 35 fractures de l'extrémité supérieure de l'humérus.

The authors report on 35 fractures of the humerus neck treated by "bouquet" type internal fixation. The operative technique employed is that developed by Bombard and co-workers. A few variants of this technique are described. Only fractures that were badly dislocated were internally fixated. Slight dislocations were treated for the most part by simple orthopaedic measures. This technique may be used on patients of all ages and leads to early mobilization. It might be employed to advantage in the management of slightly dislocated fractures in respiratory failure or in patients with chest injuries.