Corrective Osteosynthesis in Failed Proximal Humeral Fractures

AbstractDespite implant improvement and increasing standardisation of operation techniques, the rate of therapy failure of proximal humeral fracture care with primary osteosyntheses is estimated to be 10 to 20%. Most commonly failure is precipitated by: material failure, technical error, non-anatomical repositioning, avascular necrosis, lacking medial support. An additive medial stabilisation of the so-called “calcar region” can decrease failure rates significantly. An early correction osteosynthesis with the purpose of restoring the anatomy is indicated in bony, non-consolidated “fresh” fractures. Bony consolid…