A simple and effective implant for displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity: the “Bamberg” plate

Displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity are common findings in trauma surgical patients. Nevertheless, osteosynthesis of these fractures impairs the risk of secondary dislocation or secondary impingement due to the implant (e.g., 4.5 mm cancellous screws with spiked washers). We present an eas...

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Published in:Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 2011-04, Vol.131 (4), p.509-512
Main Authors: Schöffl, Volker, Popp, Dominik, Strecker, Wolf
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Bone Plates
Equipment Design
Female
Fracture Fixation, Internal - methods
Humans
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Middle Aged
Multiple Trauma - surgery
Orthopedics
Shoulder Fractures - surgery
Trauma Surgery
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Summary:Displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity are common findings in trauma surgical patients. Nevertheless, osteosynthesis of these fractures impairs the risk of secondary dislocation or secondary impingement due to the implant (e.g., 4.5 mm cancellous screws with spiked washers). We present an easy and simple technique/implant to perform an osteosynthesis of multiple-fractured greater tuberosity fractures. We use a self-adjusted calcaneus titanium plate (Litos ® ) which is cut into a 6 or more holed small plate. In ten patients we had excellent postoperative outcomes with no complications and no secondary loss of reduction. The surgical technique is easy and efficient.
ISSN:0936-8051
1434-3916
DOI:10.1007/s00402-010-1175-3