Functional outcome of proximal humerus fractures managed with PHILOS plate in adults

Abstract

Aim: The aim of the present study istoevaluate the functionaloutcomeofproximalhumerus fracturestreated byPHILOSplate. Methods: The proposed study is a hospital based prospective study centred in YMCH,Deralaktte during the period from November 2017 to November 2019. In the proposedstudy all the cases of proximal humerus fractures admitted and operated by ORIF withPHILOS plates during the study period will be evaluated clinically and radiologicallyand the functional outcome will be assessed by Constant Murley score at the end ofstudy. Results: In our series of 20 patients, majority of the patients were males, with RTA beingthe commonest mode of injury in young population and domestic fall being the mostcommon mode of injury in elderly. All the fractures united with a good to excellentoutcomein70%ofthepatients.Nonunion istheonlycomplicationandtherewereno incidencesofscrewperforation,AVNandinfection.

Conclusion: In conclusion PHILOS plate is an advantageous implant in proximal humeralfractures due to angular stability, particularly in communited osteoporotic bones inelderlypatients, thus allowingearlymobilization.