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The Treatment of the Proximal Humeral Fracture using Bifurcate Blade Plate in Adult
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C N Kang, J O Kim, K W Kim, S H Ko, C M Ki, S Y Ahn
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J Korean Soc Fract 1996;9(3):767-773. Published online July 31, 1996
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1996.9.3.767
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- Seven patients, range in age from 30 to 65 years(average 49.7), were evaluated minimal 6 months after open reduction and internal fixation of protimal humeral fracture using the Bifurcate blade plate.
According to the Neers classification, there were three 2-part, three 3-part and one 4-part fractures.
The methods of threatment and its results were analyzed according to the Neers classification.
1. All fractures were healed.
2. No avascular necrosis was observed at following-up.
3. 6 patients had excellent results, one satisfactory result.
4. The Bifurcate blade plate proved to be an another method for the treatment of proximal humeral fracture.
5. A prosthetic replacement is recommended for eldery patients with severe osteoporosis, severe commimuted fractures.
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