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PHILOS plating versus percutaneous K-wire fixation in proximal humerus fracture management.

Moniruzzaman M D, Krishna Priya Das, Saraf Anjum, Murad Ahmed S K, Jiaul Islam M D, Rafiqul Islam M D, Bipul Kumar Das

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Moniruzzaman M DDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Krishna Priya DasDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Saraf AnjumDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Murad Ahmed S KDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Jiaul Islam M DDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bangladesh Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Rafiqul Islam M DDepartment of Hand & Microsurgery, National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Bipul Kumar DasDepartment of Hand & Microsurgery, National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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Abstract

Functional outcomes of PHILOS plating versus percutaneous K-wire fixation for managing proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are debatable since years. Hence, a prospective observational study of 42 patients revealed that PHILOS plating resulted in significantly earlier radiological union and superior shoulder function scores, though with longer operative times and greater blood loss. K-wire fixation was associated with a shorter surgical duration and minimal blood loss with a higher incidence of complications like malunion and pin tract issues. Thus, we show that PHILOS plating offers a more stable fixation for optimized functional recovery, while K-wire fixation remains a viable, less invasive option for selected cases.

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K-wire fixationproximal humeral internal locking system (PHILOS) platingProximal humerus fracture

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PMID42662265
PMCPMC13519437

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