Proximal Humerus Fracture - Open Reduction Internal Fixation With an Expandable Intramedullary Nitinol Scaffold

Davis Rogers, Micheal Raad, Uma Srikumaran, Babar Shafiq

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Abstract

Summary:For the treatment of proximal humerus fractures, the intramedullary nitinol scaffold is a novel implant that has gained popularity and demonstrated promising 1-year outcomes as an alternative to bone grafting for providing intramedullary structural support to the humeral head. The aim of this video is to demonstrate the insertion of this device safely, while highlighting potential pitfalls, in a 67-year-old patient with a displaced, varus angulated 2-part proximal humerus fracture.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)S1-S2
JournalJournal of orthopaedic trauma
Volume35
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 1 2021

Keywords

  • cage fixation
  • intramedullary nitinol scaffold
  • proximal humerus fracture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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