PURPOSE To report the outcome after minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) through the deltoid-splitting approach for proximal humeral fractures. METHODS 10 men and 30 women aged 37 to 88 years underwent MIPO through the deltoid-splitting approach using the Proximal Humerus Internal Locking System or the Locking Proximal Humerus Plate for 2-part (n=18), 3-part (n=20), and 4-part (n=2)...

OBJECTIVES The angled blade plate has been the historical standard in fixed-angle extramedullary subtrochanteric femur fracture fixation, but it requires an extensile lateral approach to the femur. Little formal evaluation exists for specifically designed percutaneous extramedullary implants. The purpose of this study was to compare 3 locked plating constructs, all with percutaneous insertion c...

PURPOSE To evaluate the outcome of open reduction and internal fixation using locking compression plates for proximal humeral fractures. METHODS 54 men and 16 women aged 28 to 79 (mean, 54) years underwent open reduction and internal fixation using a locking compression plate for closed 2-part (n=22), 3-part (n=38), and 4-part (n=10) proximal humeral fractures. 10 of the patients also had dis...

The purpose of this single-center, randomized, controlled trial was to report on the 2-year outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with either a locking plate or shoulder hemiarthroplasty. Thirty-two patients (87% women) with a mean age of 71.9 years (range, 67-86 years) were treated with ORIF with either a locking pla...

OBJECTIVES the purpose of this study was to compare the postoperative radiological and clinical outcomes with minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis using three implants: volar locking plate, intramedullary nail system and nonbridging external fixator for distal radius fractures. METHODS forty-eight patients (A group, 16; B group 16; C group 16) underwent minimally invasive percutaneo...

PURPOSE The use of a 2.0-mm locking plate system was evaluated in mandibular surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS 53 patients (42 male, 11 female) with a total of 56 mandibular fractures were treated with a 2.0-mm mini-locking-plate system and retrospectively examined. Gender, age, cause of fracture, surgical access, classification of fractures, osteosynthesis, postsurgical findings and complication...

INTRODUCTION Distal radius fracture (DRF) accompanied by intra-articular volar displaced fragment is difficult to reduce. This volar fragment remains when treated with a simple buttress effect alone, and V-shaped deformity may remain on the articular surface. We attempted to improve dorsal rotational deviation of volar fragment by osteosynthesis applying the condylar stabilizing technique. We r...

BACKGROUND Distal femur fractures are difficult to manage, and the selection of implant approach for internal fixation remains controversial. This study explores the clinical outcome of treating distal femoral fractures with a locking compression plate using a posteriolateral novel approach. METHODS Twenty patients with distal femoral fractures were included in our study, and all patients und...

OBJECTIVES Surgical treatment of proximal humerus fractures can be challenging due to osteoporosis. The weak bone stock makes stable implant anchorage difficult, which can result in low primary stability. Accordingly, significant failure rates, even with modern locking plates, are reported in the literature. Intraoperative knowledge of local bone quality could be helpful in improving results. T...