[Proximal humerus fracture in advanced age. Treatment with fixed angle plate osteosynthesis].
The treatment of dislocated proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients is still a subject of controversy. Newer techniques such as fixed angle plate fixation did not show better results despite theoretical advantages. Prospective randomized studies are necessary to evaluate treatment recommendations.
Köstler
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Unfallchirurgische Klinik, Universität Freiburg/Breisgau. koestler@chir.ukl.uni-freiburg.de
Strohm
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D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D011379:Prognosis; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed