ArticleJournal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR2017
Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures using PHILOS Plate.
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- "A Giant Shoulder": Proximal Humerus Giant Cell Tumor Managed With Extended Curettage and Proximal Humerus Internal Locking System Plating with Fibular Strut Graft - A Case Report.Journal of orthopaedic case reports · 2026Article
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- Evaluating the outcomes of PHILOS with allogeneic fibular support for treating Neer type III and IV proximal humeral fractures with associated glenohumeral dislocation in elderly patients.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2025Article
- A comparative study in the functional outcomes after conventional Deltopectoral approach vs. anterior deltoid split approach for fixation of proximal humerus fractures.JSES international · 2025Article
- Functional Outcome of Proximal Humerus Internal Locking System (PHILOS) Plating in Proximal Humerus Fractures.Cureus · 2025Article
- Comparison of the efficacy of Philos plate and Multiloc intramedullary nail in the treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures with osteoporosis in the elderly.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
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- Cement-Augmented Screw Fixation with PHILOS Plating for Osteoporotic Proximal Humeral Fractures: An Observation of Mid- and Long-Term Curative Efficacy.Orthopaedic surgery · 2023Article
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- Inferomedial cortical bone contact and fixation with calcar screws on the dynamic and static mechanical stability of proximal humerus fractures.Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research · 2019Article
- Influence of Medial Support Screws on the Maintenance of Fracture Reduction after Locked Plating of Proximal Humerus Fractures.Chinese medical journal · 2018Article
- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Posterior Fracture Dislocation of the Shoulder Made Easy!Journal of orthopaedic case reportsArticle
- Assessment of Clinical and Functional Outcomes of the Proximal Humerus Internal Locking Compression Plate in Different Neer's Types of Proximal Humeral Fracture: A Prospective Observational Study.Journal of the West African College of SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
introductionTreatment of proximal humerus fractures always holds a dilemma for the treating surgeon.
aimTo assess the functional outcome of proximal humerus fractures treated with Proximal Humerus Internal Locking System (PHILOS) plating. MATERIAL AND
methodsFifty three consecutive patients were treated with PHILOS plating between August 2013 and August 2014. The inclusion criteria were skeletally matured patients with closed fracture proximal humerus with displacement >1 cm and varus angulation of >45
resultsThe average age was 54.3±5.8 years. As per the Neers classification system, there were 6 (11.32%) 1-part, 19 (35.85%) 2-part, 17 (32.085) and 11 (20.75%) 3 and 4-part fracture respectively. Average surgical duration was 94±10.2 minutes. Radiological union was seen at 12±4.6 weeks. There were 2 (3.77%) cases of varus collapse. Three (5.66%) cases had screw back out, which was later revised and had a favourable outcome. As per the Neer's scoring system, 7 (13.21%) cases had excellent results, 37 (69.81%) had satisfactory, 6 (11.32%) had unsatisfactory while 3 (05.66%) cases had poor outcomes.
conclusionPHILOS plating has a good functional outcome. However, proper patient selection, thorough knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanical principles are the pre-requisites for a successful surgery.
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