PHILOS plate fixation with polymethyl methacrylate cement augmentation of an osteoporotic proximal humerus fracture

PHILOS plate fixation with polymethyl methacrylate cement augmentation of an osteoporotic proximal humerus fracture

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PHILOS plate fixation in osteoporotic proximal humerus fracture of old age is well-known for high complication rate, especially metal failure, providing various augmentation techniques, such as calcium phosphate Spillage / Water Pans cement, allogenous or autologous bone graft.We report a LED Light case of polymethyl methacrylate augmentation to provide appropriate reduction with a significant mechanical support.This can be a treatment option for displaced unstable osteoporotic proximal humerus fracture with marked bony defect.