Using the Greater Tuberosity as a Reference for Placement of Proximal Humerus Plates Leads to a High Rate of Calcar Screw Malposition

Conclusions: Placement of PHLPs based on distance from the GT results in unacceptable position of the calcar screw 28% of the time and up to 36% in fixed-angle plates. This could be further compounded if the GT is malreduced. Current technique guide recommendations result in an unacceptably high rate of calcar screw malposition.
Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma - Category: Orthopaedics Tags: Original Article Source Type: research