Operative treatment of greater tuberosity fractures of the humerus – A biomechanical analysis

Fractures of the greater tuberosity of the humerus present with increasing frequency. However, no biomechanical data about the optimal fixation technique of greater tuberosity fractures is available. This biomechanical cadaver study compares the stability of three standard fixation techniques used for the treatment of greater tuberosity fractures of the proximal humerus.In 21 fresh frozen proximal humeri, standardized fractures of the greater...