Fixation of a Periprosthetic Humeral Fracture with CCG-cable System

Overview

Journal Acta Chir Belg

Specialty General Surgery

Date 2005 Dec 1

PMID 16315845

Citations 3

Authors

L De Smet

Ph Debeer

I Degreef

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Abstract

We report a case of periprosthetic fracture of the shoulder, treated operatively. A special plate/cable system (ECG) was used with an excellent outcome. This easy technique is recommended for such fractures.

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