J Korean Fract Soc.  1996 Jul;9(3):767-773.

The Treatment of the Proximal Humeral Fracture using Bifurcate Blade Plate in Adult

• Kang CN
• Kim JO
• Kim KW
• Ko SH
• Ki CM
• Ahn SY

Abstract

Seven patients, range in age from 30 to 65 years(average 49.7), were evaluated minimal 6 months after open reduction and internal fixation of protimal humeral fracture using the Bifurcate blade plate. According to the Neers classification, there were three 2-part, three 3-part and one 4-part fractures. The methods of threatment and its results were analyzed according to the Neers classification. 1. All fractures were healed. 2. No avascular necrosis was observed at following-up. 3. 6 patients had excellent results, one satisfactory result. 4. The Bifurcate blade plate proved to be an another method for the treatment of proximal humeral fracture. 5. A prosthetic replacement is recommended for eldery patients with severe osteoporosis, severe commimuted fractures.

Keyword

Proximal humeral fracture; Bifurcate blade plate

MeSH Terms

Adult*
Classification
Humans
Humeral Fractures
Methods
Necrosis
Osteoporosis
Shoulder Fractures*