The three part fractures of proximal humerus are not uncommon and the manaagement is still under debate. For the good functional result, rigid internal or external fixation an early ROM exercise is mandatory. From Oct, 1989 to Oct, 1991. the
results of
treatment of 13 cases of proximal humerus 3-part fractures exclusively treated by internal fixation following the principles of the AO/ASIF group were analyzed at thd Department of Orthopedic Surgery. Asan Medical Center.
@ES The results were as follows:
1. The major cause of injury was traffic acciednt(9 out of 13 cases).
2. The associated injuiries were brachial plexopathy(1), rib fractures(1) and femur fractures (1)
3. The types offractures were type B(7 cases), and type C(6 cases) according to ,AO/ASIF classification.
4. Open reduction and internal fixation was performed with T plate and tension band wiring, if necessary.
5. The excellent results were 4 cases ad satisfactory results were 5 cases according to Neer criteria.
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