Study of functional outcome following proximal humeral internal locking system plating for displaced proximal humeral fractures

Proximal humerus fractures accounts for about 4 to 5% of all fractures. They are the third most common in elderly population after hip and distal radius Regarding treatment proximal fractures, controversies still exists whether do conservative or operative management. Various procedures carried out, recent trend internal fixation has moved on locking plates. The present study is undertaken evaluate functional outcome complication treated by philos plate. This a prospective involving adults (>18yrs) with admitted AJ Institute medical sciences research centre, Mangalore. In this period 30 cases were open reduction Philos plate evaluated. our series, majority patients males road traffic accident being commonest mode injury 2 part, 3 part fracture dislocations. united patients. Among 2(6.7%) had an excellent outcome, 10(33.3%) good 13(43.3%) fair 5(16.7%) poor according constant murley scoring system. conclusion advantageous implant humeral due angular stability, particularly comminuted osteoporotic bones patients, thus allowing early mobilization.