Comparative analysis of unicortical vs. subchondral locking screws in osteoporotic proximal humerus fractures

Comparative analysis of unicortical vs. subchondral locking screws in osteoporotic proximal humerus fractures

Background: Proximal humerus fractures are common in adults aged 65 and older and provide challenges for osteoporotic patients due to the risk of suboptimal fixation and complications. Locking plates are often utilized to treat two-part fractures; however, ongoing concerns about their stability exis...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Khak, Jeffrey J. Olson, Patrick Williamson, Mohammad Javad Shariyate, Ahmad Hedayatzadeh Razavi, Kaveh Momenzadeh, Mohammadreza Abbasian, Nadim Kheir, Edward K. Rodriguez, Ara Nazarian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-02-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Proximal humerus fracture
Unicortical
Subchondral
Screw
Biomechanics
Osteoporosis
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844025005456
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