Author/Editor     Štefanič, Franc
Title     Novi pristopi pri zdavljenju zlomov proksimalnega humerusa pri starostnikih
Translated title     New approaches in treatment of proximal humeral fractures in old-age population
Type     članek
Source     In: Repše S, editor. 40. kirurški dnevi. Zbornik predavanj 40. podiplomski tečaj iz kirurgije; 2005 feb 11-12; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Klinični center, Kirurška klinika,
Publication year     2005
Volume     str. 115-9
Language     slo
Abstract     In elderly population the incidence of proximal humeral fractures is increasing. Due to osteoporosis surgical treatment of displaced fractures is more difficult. New angular-stable implants (plates and nails) enable more stable fixation of those fractures and early post-operative physiotherapy. In cases when osteosynthesis is not possible shoulder hemiartroplasty is indicated.
Descriptors     SHOULDER FRACTURES
FRACTURE FIXATION
ARTHROPLASTY
BONE SCREWS
BONE PLATES
BONE NAILS
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