Unrecognized shoulder joint penetration during fixation of proximal fractures of the humerus.
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.
Hernigou
Philippe
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Hôpital Henri Mondor, Creteil, France. philippe.hernigou@hmn.ap-hop-paris.fr
Germany
Walid
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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