The limited-contact dynamic compression plate in the management of proximal humeral non-union.
Non-union is an uncommon but troublesome complication of proximal humeral fractures. A number of surgical techniques have been reported. We describe the use of a contoured limited-contact dynamic compression plate in the surgical management of proximal humeral non-union.
Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road, Londonderry BT47 6SB, UK. neville@thompson5353.freeserve.co.uk
Neville W
NW
Thompson
Stephanie C
SC
Sloan
Andrew
A
Adair
Shaun N
SN
Simpson
D001860:Bone Plates; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D011859:Radiography; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*