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August 17, 2025Indus journal of bioscience research.Open Access

Comparison of Open Reduction and Internal Fixation with PHILOS Plate versus Close Reduction and Fixation with Percutaneous K-wiring in Proximal Humerus Fractures

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MHMuhammad Asif HabibINImran NazirSSS. Humayun Shah

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Overview

Randomised trial showed better functional outcomes with PHILOS plate over K-wire fixation in proximal humerus fractures, suggesting improved recovery for patients.

Key Points

  • PHILOS plating resulted in significantly higher functional outcomes in patients, with 48.6% achieving excellent results compared to K-wire fixation's 27.8%.
  • The low complication rate in the PHILOS plating group emphasizes its safety and effectiveness among the surgical options for humeral fractures.
  • A randomised controlled trial involving 144 patients assessed outcomes after 12 weeks, focusing on functional restoration.
  • The findings advocate for using the PHILOS plate due to its superior recovery outcomes in treating displaced proximal humerus fractures.

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Habib et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2366fb210217d6477442dhttps://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i4.2017
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