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Table 4 Implant removal

From: Comparison of the ALPS and PHILOS plating systems in proximal humeral fracture fixation – a retrospective study

 

ALPS

PHILOS

Number of patients with implant removal (%)

2 (10)

10 (37)

Causes (% of patients)

  

    avascular necrosis

2 (10)

2 (7)

    screw perforation

0 (0)

5 (19)

    impingement

0 (0)

2 (7)

    stiffness

0 (0)

1 (4)