This report presents a method of replacement of the proximal articular surface of the humerus. In an earlier study the late results of 20 unimpacted fracture-dislocations treated by reduction, excision of the head, or arthrodesis were found unsatisfactory. Replacement by a prosthesis presented a logical solution. During recent months 7 patients with fracture-dislocations of the shoulder have been treated by replacement of the humeral head and repair of the avulsed tuberosities. In addition, the prosthesis has been used to replace irregular articular surfaces in 5 patients with old fractures of the humeral neck complicated by avascular necrosis.
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This report presents a method of replacement of the proximal articular surface of the humerus. In an earlier study the late results of 20 unimpacted fracture-dislocations treated by reduction, excision of the head, or arthrodesis were found unsatisfactory. Replacement by a prosthesis presented a logical solution. During recent months 7 patients with fracture-dislocations of the shoulder have been treated by replacement of the humeral head and repair of the avulsed tuberosities. In addition, the prosthesis has been used to replace irregular articular surfaces in 5 patients with old fractures of the humeral neck complicated by avascular necrosis.
Copyright remains with the authors and publisher.