Nagelsystem am proximalen Humerus1

Abstract

The treatment of proximal humerus fractures with intramedullary nails with angle stable bolts is contradictory to the classic intramedullary nailing with elastic nails. However in osteoporotic bone stock these nails allow a multi dimensional bracing of the fragments with the locking bolts leading to sufficient primary stability even in complex cases. The minimal invasive implantation technique reduces the soft tissue damage to a minimum and permits early rehabilitation especially in elderly patients.