Intramedullary allograft fibula as a reduction and fixation tool for treatment of complex proximal humerus fractures with diaphyseal extension. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • SUMMARY: In this study, we present a novel technique for reduction and fixation of complex, unstable proximal humerus fractures with diaphyseal extension with the assistance of fibula allograft. We treated 14 patients using this technique since 2009 and found that it improves the reduction and enhances fixation while making the surgical procedure technically more manageable, and allows for early postoperative motion. In the first part of this study, we describe in detail the indications and surgical technique applied to these fractures. In the second part, we review the clinical and radiographic outcomes of these patients. Using this new technique, we have achieved an excellent union rate with minimal incidence of complications when treating these challenging fractures.

publication date

  • March 1, 2014

Research

keywords

  • Fibula
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary
  • Humeral Fractures
  • Shoulder Fractures

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84894546005

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/BOT.0b013e31829a346d

PubMed ID

  • 24561540

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 28

issue

  • 3