Functional outcomes and complications after locked plating of fracture-dislocations of the proximal humerus and the significance of the intertuberosity periosteal bridge
Case series reports acceptable functional outcomes after locked plating in humerus fractures, but indicates a 23% complication rate with avascular necrosis linked to poor outcomes.
Key Points
Functional outcomes after locked plating were generally acceptable, with some notable complications.
Approximately 23% of shoulders developed avascular necrosis, significantly affecting recovery.
Analysis included a total of 26 shoulders assessed for range of motion and various functional scores over a follow-up of up to 89 months.
Significant associations with complications included absent capsular attachments and four-part fracture configurations.