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KMID : 0858320080110020137
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Journal of the Korean Shoulder Elbow Society
2008 Volume.11 No. 2 p.137 ~ p.142
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Operative Treatment with Locking Compression Plate (LCP) in Proximal Humerus Fracture
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Ha Sung-Sik
Sim Jae-Chun
Hong Ki-Do
Kang Jung-Ho
Kim Jae-Young
Park Kwang-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of the treatment of a proximal humerus fracture with a locking compression plate(LCP).
Materials and Methods: 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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KEYWORD
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Humerus, Proximal Humerus Fracture, Locking Compression Plate
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