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Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 3/2007

01-04-2007 | Trauma surgery

Proximal humeral internal locking system (PHILOS) for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures

Authors: C. P. Charalambous, I. Siddique, K. Valluripalli, M. Kovacevic, P. Panose, M. Srinivasan, H. Marynissen

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 3/2007

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Abstract

Introduction

The aim of this study was to describe early results of a new internal locking system, PHILOS, used for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures.

Materials and methods

A chart and radiographic review of 25 cases that had proximal humeral internal locking system (PHILOS) plate for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures was performed.

Results

Of the 25 cases, 20 went to union with a mean neck/shaft angle of 127.2°. Five cases required or were considered for revision surgery for non-union or implant failure. Of the 25 implants, 4 had screw protrusion into the gleno-humeral joint, 4 had screw loosening and backing out, and 1 plate broke without further trauma.

Conclusions

Our results suggest that PHILOS is an effective system for providing fracture stabilisation to bony union but awareness of potential hardware complications is essential.
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Metadata
Title
Proximal humeral internal locking system (PHILOS) for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures
Authors
C. P. Charalambous
I. Siddique
K. Valluripalli
M. Kovacevic
P. Panose
M. Srinivasan
H. Marynissen
Publication date
01-04-2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 3/2007
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-006-0256-9

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