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01-04-2011 | Trauma Surgery

A simple and effective implant for displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity: the “Bamberg” plate

Authors: Volker Schöffl, Dominik Popp, Wolf Strecker

Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Issue 4/2011

Abstract

Displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity are common findings in trauma surgical patients. Nevertheless, osteosynthesis of these fractures impairs the risk of secondary dislocation or secondary impingement due to the implant (e.g., 4.5 mm cancellous screws with spiked washers). We present an easy and simple technique/implant to perform an osteosynthesis of multiple-fractured greater tuberosity fractures. We use a self-adjusted calcaneus titanium plate (Litos^®) which is cut into a 6 or more holed small plate. In ten patients we had excellent postoperative outcomes with no complications and no secondary loss of reduction. The surgical technique is easy and efficient.

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Title: A simple and effective implant for displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity: the “Bamberg” plate
Authors: Volker Schöffl
Dominik Popp
Wolf Strecker
Publication date: 01-04-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Electronic ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-010-1175-3

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A simple and effective implant for displaced fractures of the greater tuberosity: the “Bamberg” plate

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