title: Unrecognized shoulder joint penetration during fixation of proximal fractures of the humerus.
abstract: In osteosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures, the screws frequently penetrate the joint. Using orthogonal frontal and lateral radiographs, we found unrecognized pin penetration in 8 of 30 patients during fixation of unstable neck fractures of the humerus.
authors.affiliation: Hôpital Henri Mondor, Creteil, France. philippe.hernigou@hmn.ap-hop-paris.fr
authors.forename: Philippe
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hernigou
authors.forename: Walid
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Germany
mesh_terms: D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000009:adverse effects; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D016267:External Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging