Philos Locking plates in proximal humerus fractures –literature review.

Abstract

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of various studies conducted on patient’s world wide so far and results of proximal humerus fractures treated with the PHILOS locking plate. Results: Radio graphically union, Plate fixation was associated with minimal deformity Implant failure, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy and a vascular necrosis were observed in very few.Conclusion: Fixation with the PHILOS plate is a near ideal technique with a high union rate in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures.