Research Article

Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Retrospective Study Describing Principles and Advantages of the Technique

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(a) Two-part varus nonimpacted fracture of the surgical neck (AO/OTA type A3) in a 71-year-old woman. (b) Anatomical reduction was not achieved at time of surgery: postoperative radiogram showed mild varus angulation of the humeral head. (c) One year after surgery fracture was healed without any aggravation of the varus.
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