Principles of Locking Plate Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures.

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[Indexed for MEDLINE] 5. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2021 Jul;31(5):861-869. doi: 10.1007/s00590-021-02969-3. Epub 2021 Apr 14. Biomechanics of periprosthetic femur fractures and early weightbearing. Khwaja A(1), Mahoney W(2), Johnson J(2)(3), Trompeter A(4), Lowe J(2)(3). Author information: (1)Department of Orthopaedics, University of Arizona, 1625 N Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, USA. ansabkhwaja@gmail.com. (2)Department of Orthopaedics, University of Arizona, 1625 N Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85719, USA. (3)Banner University Medical Group, Banner Health System Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, USA. (4)St George's University Hospital, London, UK. PURPOSE: The incidence of periprosthetic fractures is expected to rise increase by 4.6% every 10 years between 2015 and 2060. There are few large series examining optimal fixation constructs or the influence of early ambulation on outcome. The purpose of this narrative review is to investigate the published biomechanical considerations for periprosthetic fracture fixation, with specific consideration of early postoperative weightbearing. METHODS: A literature review was performed to identify fracture incidences, etiology, and current trends in weightbearing after fixation. Benefits of early weightbearing, current constructs, and biomechanics are reviewed. RESULTS: The limited data available support medical benefits and increased union rates with early mobilization. Optimal fixation constructs are not agreed upon, but mechanical studies suggest that dual implant constructs can support physiologic weightbearing loads. CONCLUSION: Further clinical trials are required to investigate fracture union and hardware complications in dual implant construct. DOI: 10.1007/s00590-021-02969-3