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CFR-PEEK vs. titanium fixed-angle plates for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures
December 2019
CFR-PEEK vs. titanium fixed-angle plates for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
The Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fracture Using Internal Fixation with Fixed-angle Plates
Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2019 Nov 8;116(45):757-763.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
76 patients with proximal humerus fractures undergoing an open reduction and internal fixation procedure were randomized to receive a fixed-angle plate made of either carbon fiber reinforced polyetheretherketone (CFR-PEEK) or titanium. The primary outcome of interest was the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score at 6 months. Secondary outcomes of interest included the Simple Should...
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