Research Article

The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate

Volume: 42 Number: 2 June 12, 2008
  • Mehmet Korkmaz
  • Neslihan Aksu
  • Abdullah Gogus
  • Mursel Debre
  • Ayhan Kara
  • Zekeriya Isiklar
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The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate

Abstract

Objectives: Proximal and diaphyseal humeral fractures are common especially in the elderly, presenting as a challenging problem due to their high complication rates following surgical treatment. In this prospective study, we evaluated the results of patients treated with the PHILOS (Proximal Humeral Internal Locking System) locking plate, a new technique recently developed by the AO/ASIF.
Methods: Forty-one patients who were treated with the PHILOS plate for proximal humeral fractures were evaluated in two age groups. Group A included 24 patients (12 males, 12 females; mean age 47 years; range 24 to 64 years) younger than 65 years, and group B involved 17 patients (4 males, 13 females; mean age 78 years; range 67 to 90 years) at or above 65 years. Radiographically, all fractures were classified according to the AO/ASIF system. Surgery was performed with the deltopectoral approach in 10 and two patients, and with a deltoid split in 14 and 15 patients in group A and B, respectively. Functional and radiographic results were evaluated after a mean follow-up of 15 months (range 6 to 28 months).
Results: The mean Constant scores were 95.0 (range 74 to 100) and 92.8 (range 72 to 100) in group A and B, respectively (p>0.05). After six months of surgery, Constant scores and functional outcomes were similar in patients operated on with the deltopectoral approach or deltoid split. There was neither nonunion nor implant failure. Complications included intra-articular screw penetration (n=1), displacement of the
greater tuberculum (n=1) with oblique placement of the plate (n=1), insufficient reduction (n=4), and varus displacement of the humeral head (n=3). No avascular necrosis was seen.
Conclusion: Locking plate system is superior over other means of fixation methods, particularly in osteoporotic fractures, because it allows early rehabilitation and does not result in implant failure.

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English

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Health Care Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Mehmet Korkmaz This is me

Neslihan Aksu This is me

Abdullah Gogus This is me

Mursel Debre This is me

Ayhan Kara This is me

Zekeriya Isiklar This is me

Publication Date

June 12, 2008

Submission Date

March 7, 2014

Acceptance Date

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Year 2008 Volume: 42 Number: 2

APA
Korkmaz, M., Aksu, N., Gogus, A., Debre, M., Kara, A., & Isiklar, Z. (2008). The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 42(2), 97-105. https://izlik.org/JA38CM96DW
AMA
1.Korkmaz M, Aksu N, Gogus A, Debre M, Kara A, Isiklar Z. The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2008;42(2):97-105. https://izlik.org/JA38CM96DW
Chicago
Korkmaz, Mehmet, Neslihan Aksu, Abdullah Gogus, Mursel Debre, Ayhan Kara, and Zekeriya Isiklar. 2008. “The Results of Internal Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures With the PHILOS Locking Plate”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 42 (2): 97-105. https://izlik.org/JA38CM96DW.
EndNote
Korkmaz M, Aksu N, Gogus A, Debre M, Kara A, Isiklar Z (June 1, 2008) The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 42 2 97–105.
IEEE
[1]M. Korkmaz, N. Aksu, A. Gogus, M. Debre, A. Kara, and Z. Isiklar, “The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 42, no. 2, pp. 97–105, June 2008, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA38CM96DW
ISNAD
Korkmaz, Mehmet - Aksu, Neslihan - Gogus, Abdullah - Debre, Mursel - Kara, Ayhan - Isiklar, Zekeriya. “The Results of Internal Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures With the PHILOS Locking Plate”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 42/2 (June 1, 2008): 97-105. https://izlik.org/JA38CM96DW.
JAMA
1.Korkmaz M, Aksu N, Gogus A, Debre M, Kara A, Isiklar Z. The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2008;42:97–105.
MLA
Korkmaz, Mehmet, et al. “The Results of Internal Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures With the PHILOS Locking Plate”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 42, no. 2, June 2008, pp. 97-105, https://izlik.org/JA38CM96DW.
Vancouver
1.Mehmet Korkmaz, Neslihan Aksu, Abdullah Gogus, Mursel Debre, Ayhan Kara, Zekeriya Isiklar. The results of internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures with the PHILOS locking plate. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 2008 Jun. 1;42(2):97-105. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA38CM96DW