The PHILOS plate for proximal humeral fractures—Risk factors for complications at one year

2012 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 783-792 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Spross ◽  
Andreas Platz ◽  
Kaspar Rufibach ◽  
Thomas Lattmann ◽  
Jens Forberger ◽  
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Ryogo Furuhata ◽  
Noboru Matsumura ◽  
Ryosuke Tsujisaka ◽  
Satoshi Oki ◽  
Yusaku Kamata ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Mustafa Kurklu ◽  
Yalcin Kulahci ◽  
Selim Turkkan ◽  
Arsen Arsenishvili ◽  
Harun Tuzun ◽  
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Injury Extra ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 42 (9) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
J. Broomfield ◽  
P. Ralte ◽  
A. Sinha ◽  
Y. Khan ◽  
C. Neophytou ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (13) ◽  
pp. 711-716
Author(s):  
Praveen Sivakumar K ◽  
Syam Sunder B ◽  
Manikumar C.J

Author(s):  
Owain Critchley ◽  
Simon MacLean ◽  
Afsana Hasan ◽  
Richard Woodman ◽  
Gregory Bain

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 422-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. P. Acklin ◽  
I. Zderic ◽  
J. A. Inzana ◽  
S. Grechenig ◽  
R. Schwyn ◽  
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Aims Plating displaced proximal humeral fractures is associated with a high rate of screw perforation. Dynamization of the proximal screws might prevent these complications. The aim of this study was to develop and evaluate a new gliding screw concept for plating proximal humeral fractures biomechanically. Methods Eight pairs of three-part humeral fractures were randomly assigned for pairwise instrumentation using either a prototype gliding plate or a standard PHILOS plate, and four pairs were fixed using the gliding plate with bone cement augmentation of its proximal screws. The specimens were cyclically tested under progressively increasing loading until perforation of a screw. Telescoping of a screw, varus tilting and screw migration were recorded using optical motion tracking. Results Mean initial stiffness (N/mm) was 581.3 (sd 239.7) for the gliding plate, 631.5 (sd 160.0) for the PHILOS and 440.2 (sd 97.6) for the gliding augmented plate without significant differences between the groups (p = 0.11). Mean varus tilting (°) after 7500 cycles was comparable between the gliding plate (2.6; sd 1.9), PHILOS (1.2; sd 0.6) and gliding augmented plate (1.7; sd 0.9) (p = 0.10). Similarly, mean screw migration(mm) after 7500 cycles was similar between the gliding plate (3.02; sd 2.85), PHILOS (1.30; sd 0.44) and gliding augmented plate (2.83; sd 1.18) (p = 0.13). Mean number of cycles until failure with 5° varus tilting were 12702 (sd 3687) for the gliding plate, 13948 (sd 1295) for PHILOS and 13189 (sd 2647) for the gliding augmented plate without significant differences between the groups (p = 0.66). Conclusion Biomechanically, plate fixation using a new gliding screw technology did not show considerable advantages in comparison with fixation using a standard PHILOS plate. Based on the finding of telescoping of screws, however, it may represent a valid approach for further investigations into how to avoid the cut-out of screws. Cite this article: Y. P. Acklin, I. Zderic, J. A. Inzana, S. Grechenig, R. Schwyn, R. G. Richards, B. Gueorguiev. Biomechanical evaluation of a new gliding screw concept for the fixation of proximal humeral fractures. Bone Joint Res 2018;7:422–429. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.76.BJR-2017-0356.R1.


2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 215145932110439
Author(s):  
Guoyun Bu ◽  
Weitang Sun ◽  
Jian’an Li ◽  
Tao Yang ◽  
Mingxin Li ◽  
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Background Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) account for 4–5% of all fractures in the elderly. There is still a controversy among the treatments in the displaced PHFs. Our aim was to explore the clinical outcome of PHFs with the treatment of MultiLoc nail or Philos plate in the elderly patients. Methods A total of 82 sustained elderly patients with PHFs were finally recruited between Dec 2016 and Dec 2017. 34 patients were treated with MultiLoc nail and 48 patients were treated with Philos plate. The demographics, fracture types, blood loss, operation time, union time, postoperative complications, visual analog scores (VASs), Constant scores, American Shoulder and Elbow Scores (ASESs), and neck-shaft-angle (NSA) between the two groups were compared. Results No differences were observed in the demographics, fracture types, VAS, Constant scores, and ASES scores between the two groups at final follow-up. Compared with the plate group, the blood loss, operation time, and union time were significantly lower in the nail group (all P < .05). The rate of general complications was 54.17% in the plate group, which was higher than that in the nail group (26.47%, P = .01). Three patients experienced reoperation in the plate group (3/48; 6.25%), but none in the nail group. Although there were no significant differences in intraoperative NSA between the two groups, the NSA at final follow-up in the nail group was much higher than the plate group (137.55 ± 5.53°vs 134.47 ± 5.92°, P = .02). Conclusions Multiloc intramedullary nail showed the similar effectiveness of final VAS, final Constant scores, and ASES scores in PHFs treatment with Philos plate. However, MultiLoc nail is superior to Philos plate in blood loss, operation time, complications, reoperation rate, and the change of NSA.


Author(s):  
Jairam D. Jagiasi ◽  
Mihir R. Patel ◽  
Sagar G. Daliya ◽  
Amol Bochare ◽  
Manan Vora

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Proximal humeral fractures were treated conservatively in the past and often had compromised functional results. With the advancement of surgical techniques, these fractures, especially displaced, are now more often managed operatively; to meet the needs of the patient, provide early rehabilitation and better functional outcome. The aim of this study was to assess the functional outcome of operative management of proximal humeral fractures with Philos plate fixation.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> In this prospective study, 30 patients aged 19-75 years (mean age 47.1 years) with fractures of the proximal humerus, including two-, three-, and four-part fractures, were treated by open reduction internal fixation with Philos plating. Patients’ functional outcomes were evaluated based on subjective (35 points) and objective (65 points) parameters, as per the constant scoring system.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Functional outcome based on the constant scoring system of the patient at 6 month follow-up were compared. Excellent results were seen in 12 patients (40%), 2 had very good results (6.66%), 9 patients were having good (30%) and 6 had fair (20%) functional outcome. One patient had poor functional results (3.33%). Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the humeral head was observed in one patients.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Philos plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures provides good stable fixation with good functional outcome and is a feasible option.</p><p> </p>


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