Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment in Adults : JBJS Proximal Humeral Fracture Treatment in
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There are an increasing number of fragility fractures, which present a surgical challenge
given the reduced bone quality of underlying osteoporosis. Particularly in aged patients …

Introduction Proximal humerus fracture fixation can be difficult because of osteoporosis
making it difficult to achieve stable implant anchorage in the weak bone stock even when …

Background Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common in the human body but
their management remains controversial. Open reduction and internal fixation with plates is …

Background The complication rate after locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures
is high. In addition to low bone mineral density, a lack of medial support has been identified …

Proximal humerus fractures are common, particularly in elderly patients and those with
osteopenia or osteoporosis. Although nonsurgical management results in satisfactory …

Introduction The high rigidity of metal implants may be a cause of failure after fixation of
proximal humerus fractures. Carbon fiber-reinforced polyetheretherketone (PEEK) plates …

Introduction Cement augmentation of the proximal humerus internal locking system
(PHILOS) screws might reduce complication rates in osteoporotic bones. This study …

Finite element analysis is commonly used to assist in the development and evaluation of
orthopedic devices. The physics of these models are simplified through approximations that …

Purpose Augmentation of pedicle screws is recommended in selected indications (for
instance: osteoporosis). Generally, there are two techniques for pedicle screw …