Abstract:Purpose The Kapandji pinning was initially described for the treatment of surgical neck fractures of the humerus in young patients. The aim of our study was to evaluate functional and radiological outcomes of the Kapandji modified technique in displaced complex three-and four-part fractures.Methods From 2005 to 2009, 32 patients (23 three-part and nine four-part fractures) were included retrospectively. The mean age was 63 years old (range, 22-86), and the dominant shoulder was involved in 40 % of the cases. R… Show more
There is substantial variation in recommendations for internal fixation vs. arthroplasty for fractures of the proximal humerus that arises in large part from patient and surgeon factors.
There is substantial variation in recommendations for internal fixation vs. arthroplasty for fractures of the proximal humerus that arises in large part from patient and surgeon factors.
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