Biomechanical Assessment of Three Osteosynthesis Constructs by Periprosthetic Humerus Fractures

Table 2

An overview of the mechanisms of failure in each of the three groups.

	Cerclage + unicortical locking screws	Cerclage	Plate + bicortical locking screws
Loosening or rupture of the cerclage wire		5
Irreversibly bent plate	2	3	8
Loosening or screw pullout	5
Loosening or damage of the prosthesis	2
Distal humerus end in contact with the hydraulic machine		1	1