Open fractures of the proximal humerus treated with the Ilizarov method: 12 patients followed 3-8 years.
We followed 12 patients who had been treated with the Ilizarov method for open proximal humeral fractures for more than 3 years. No wound infection occurred. Avascular necrosis and nonunion were each detected in 1 patient. According to Neer's criteria, the outcome was excellent or satisfactory in 8 patients.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D018889:Ilizarov Technique; D008297:Male; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome