Surgical Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures by Philos Locking Plate

Abstract

BACKGROUNDProximal humerus fractures remain challenging to the treating orthopaedist in both their initial diagnosis and classification and in their corresponding management. They account for approximately 5% of all fractures, 1,2 and their incidence is expected to increase secondary to an ageing population and the associated osteoporosis. 3,4,5,6 These fractures are the third most common type of fragility fractures after distal radius and hip fractures in patients aged 65 years and above.