Biomechanical assessment of the NCB-PH plate in proximal humeral fractures, and anatomic study for its application technique [Elektronische Ressource] / submitted by Maged AbouElsoud

Department for Trauma Surgery, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery Head and Director: Prof. Dr. med. Lothar Kinzl Biomechanical assessment of the NCB-PH plate in Proximal Humeral Fractures, and Anatomic Study for its Application Technique Thesis For Fulfillment of the Doctorate Degree in Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine University of Ulm Submitted By Maged AbouElsoud Brno, Czech Republic 2006 Amtierender Dekan: Prof. Dr. Klaus-Michael Debatin 1. Berichterstatter: Prof. Dr. Lothar Kinzl 2. Berichterstatter: PD Lutz Duerselen Tag der Promotion: 20-10-2006 Contents Abbreviatons ………………………………………………………………….. 1 1. Introduction …………………………………………………….. 2 1.1 Proximal humeral fractures ………………………………………………. 2 1.1.1. Incidence and epidemiology …………………………………………… 2 1.1.2. Mechanism of injury and risk factors ………………………………….. 2 1.1.3. Clinical picture of proximal humeral fractures ………………………… 3 1.1.4. Radiographic findings ………………………………………………….. 4 1.1.5. Classification of proximal humeral fractures ………………………….. 4 1.1.6. Treatment options for proximal humeral fractures ……………………. 5 1.1.7.Complications of proximal humeral fractures …………………………. 7 1.1.8. Rehabilitation after proximal humeral fractures ………………………. 9 1.2.