title: Fixation of a periprosthetic humeral fracture with CCG-cable system.
abstract: We report a case of periprosthetic fracture of the shoulder, treated operatively. A special plate/cable system (ECG) was used with an excellent outcome. This easy technique is recommended for such fractures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, U.Z. Pellenberg, Lubbeek, Belgium. luc.desmet@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: De Smet
authors.forename: Ph
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Debeer
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Degreef
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls; D000368:Aged; D001860:Bone Plates; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009017:Morbidity; D012785:Shoulder Joint; D016896:Treatment Outcome