Proximal Humerus Fracture Treated with Locking Plate Fixation and Fibula Autograft: Case Report
Ortíz-Méndez Alejandro Antonio,
Amaya-Aguilar Fernando Alonso,
Novelo-Arceo José Enrique
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Epidemiological studies suggest that proximal humerus fractures are very common, representing 4-10% of all fractures. This proportion is increased when surgical intervention cases are examined, as approximately 30% of proximal humerus fractures are treated surgically.Clinical case: 38-year-old male, who was admitted for severe pain and functional limitation of his left shoulder. No background of importance to the case. He suffered a car accident while driving his motorcycle, lost his balance and … Show more
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