Surgical Fixation of Periprosthetic Humerus Fractures Using an Extension Plate: Surgical Technique and Report of 5 Cases

J Orthop Trauma. 2017 Dec;31(12):e432-e435. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000000935.

Abstract

Periprosthetic fractures after shoulder arthroplasty occur in up to 2% of patients. In patients with stable components who fail or cannot undergo nonoperative management, stable fixation is required. We present a new technique to obtain proximal fixation around the humeral component using a 4.5-mm large fragment plate and a 3.5-mm attachment plate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder / adverse effects
  • Bone Plates*
  • Female
  • Fracture Fixation, Internal / methods*
  • Humans
  • Humerus / diagnostic imaging
  • Humerus / surgery*
  • Male
  • Periprosthetic Fractures / diagnosis
  • Periprosthetic Fractures / surgery*
  • Radiography
  • Shoulder Fractures / diagnosis
  • Shoulder Fractures / surgery*
  • Shoulder Injuries
  • Shoulder Joint / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome