Biomechanical analysis of plate systems for proximal humerus fractures: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common in the human body but their management remains controversial. Open reduction and internal fixation with plates is one of the leading modes of operative treatment for these fractures. The development of technologies and techniques for these plates, during the recent decades, promise a bright future for their clinical use. A comprehensive review of in vitro biomechanical studies is needed for the comparison of plates' mechanical performance and the testing methodologies. This will not only guide clinicians with plate selection but also with the design of future in vitro biomechanical studies. This review was aimed to systematically categorise and review the in vitro biomechanical studies of these plates based on their pr

SUBMITTER: Jabran A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5923007 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature