Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 321-326 , July 2001

Biomechanical effects of malposition of tuberosity fragments on the humeral prosthetic reconstruction for four-part proximal humerus fractures

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 Reprint requests: Mark A. Frankle, MD, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 4175 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617-2011.

PII: S1058-2746(01)72362-2

doi: 10.1067/mse.2001.113962

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 10, Issue 4 , Pages 321-326 , July 2001