Subcapital humerus fracture

This video presents the 3.5 mm LCP Periarticular Proximal Humerus Plate for subcapital humerus fractures. The 3.5 mm LCP Periarticular Proximal Humerus Plate features a posterior sweep in the head to buttress the greater tubercle.

Features and Benefits

Plates anatomically designed for left and right humerus

Plate sits distal to the rotator cuff to reduce impingement

Plate sits slightly anterior to reduce deltoid impingement

Suture holes with undercuts aid in reduction and ligament reattachment

Plate features 8 holes in the head

2 holes directed into the calcar act as a medial buttress

Limited-contact underside minimizes plate-to-bone contact

Tapered tip aids in percutaneous insertion

Indications

Synthes 3.5 mm Periarticular Proximal Humerus Plates are indicated for fractures, fracture dislocations, osteotomies, and nonunions of the proximal humerus, particularly in osteopenic bone.

Please refer to the package insert for a complete list of indications, contraindications, precautions and warnings.

Treatment protocol

First 3 weeks postoperatively the patient wears a shoulder vest. This vest may not be used during physiotherapy and showering.

Abduction and flexion to 30 degrees allowed (guided active).

After 3 weeks tapering shoulder vest and extend mobility to a maximum of 90 degrees.

After 6 weeks increase mobility by pain and function, and increase functional use.

Note:
First 6 weeks postoperatively no external rotation
First 3 months postoperatively no resistance training