Fig. 1From: Intramedullary cortical bone strut improves the cyclic stability of osteoporotic proximal humeral fractures a Specimen fixed with a locking plate. Proximal humerus with defect localization and locking plate fixation under compression loads. Three 3.5-mm locking screws were placed into the diaphysis with eight 3.5-mm locking screws into the head. b Fixation using a locking plate combined with an intramedullary cortical strutBack to article page