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Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society 2008;11(2):143-149.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5397/CiSE.2008.11.2.143    Published online December 31, 2008.
Comparison of Radiologic and Clinical Results between Locking Compression Plate and Unlocked Plate in Proximal Humerus Fractures
Jae Hwa Kim, Yun Seok Lee, Tae Keun Ahn, Jung Pil Choi
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bundang CHA Hospital, College of Medicne, Pochon CHA University, Korea.
2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gumi CHA Hospital, College of Medicne, Pochon CHA University, Korea. drjkim@dreamwiz.com
근위 상완골 골절에서 잠김 압박 금속판과 비잠김 금속판 고정의 방사선학적 임상적 추시 결과 비교
김재화·이윤석*·안태근·최정필
포천중문 의과대학교 분당 차병원 정형외과학교실, 구미 차병원 정형외과학교실
Abstract
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to compare the results of using a locking compression plate and an unlocked plate for treating proximal humeral fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was based on 20 patients who underwent plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures out of the 87 patients with proximal humeral fractures and who were admitted from 2003 to 2007 in our hospital. Of the 20 patients, 10 were treated with a locking compression plate and the other 10 were treated with an unlocked plate. Each group was evaluated according to the humeral neck shaft angle, the period until bony union, the complications and the Constant score. The humeral neck shaft angle was based on plain x-rays taken immediately after the operation and at 6 months postoperatively. The Constant score was evaluated on the last visit to our clinic.
RESULTS
There was no significant statistical difference between the two groups in terms of the neck shaft angle, the period until bony union and the Constant score. Yet, there were three cases of screw migration in the unlocked plate group.
CONCLUSION
There was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of the neck shaft angle, the period until bony union and the Constant score. The locking compression plate is considered to achieve more effective fixation for proximal humerus fractures because there were less complications such as screw migration.
Key Words: Proximal humeral fracture; Locking compression plate; Unlocked plate


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