From: Elective implant removal in symptomatic patients after internal fixation of proximal humerus fractures improves clinical outcome
Gender
Male
8
Female
12
Age (y ± SD)
56 ± 12
ASA (n)
1
2
11
3
Dominant (n)
Yes
5
Nein
15
Accident (n)
Ski
Fall at home
4
Pedestrian
Miscellaneous
OR time (min)
Fracture fixation
86 ± 26 min
Implant removal
35 ± 10 min