[The Non-Contact Bridging Plate. A new fixed-angle device for the minimally-invasive treatment of fractures of the proximal humerus--technique and preliminary results]
G Röderer, F Gebhard, Johannes Erhardt, S Al-Agha, M AbouElsoud & L Kinzl
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abstract
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BACKGROUND: Fractures of the proximal humerus are common in elderly
patients, especially in osteoporotic bone. Requirements for surgical
treatment are high primary stability to allow early functional
physiotherapy. The Non-Contact Bridging (NCB) Plate for the proximal
humerus (PH) is a new head locking system for treating fractures of
the proximal humerus which allows minimally invasive surgery (MIS).
METHODS: In this contribution, the implant and technique are
described, as well as the analysis of the first clinical results
after 61 procedures. RESULTS: In a mainly elderly patient population
(mean: 73 years, range: 50-91 years) 61 minimally-invasive
procedures were performed. The placement of screws led to a high
primary stability. Primary implant failure occurred in one case
(1.69%). The average constant score after 6 months was 62 points
(age related mean 72). CONCLUSIONS: Using the MIS-technique, the
NCB-PH plate provides high primary stability, allowing functional
treatment without postoperative limitations. The first clinical
results show a good functional outcome in a mainly elderly patient
population.
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citation
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Röderer G, Gebhard F, erhardt j, Al-Agha S, AbouElsoud M, Kinzl L.
[The Non-Contact Bridging Plate. A new fixed-angle device for the
minimally-invasive treatment of fractures of the proximal
humerus--technique and preliminary results]. Der Unfallchirurg 2007;
110:505-12.
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type
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date of publishing
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6-2007
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journal title
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Der Unfallchirurg (110/6)
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ISSN print
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0177-5537
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pages
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505-12
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PubMed
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17287968
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DOI
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10.1007/s00113-006-1227-x
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