Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 12, Issue 6 , Pages 578-588 , November 2003

Fixed-angle plate fixation in simulated fractures of the proximal humerus: a biomechanical study of a new device

  • Steven C Chudik, MD

      Affiliations

    • Hinsdale Orthopaedic Associates, Hinsdale, IL, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: Steven C. Chudik, MD, 550 W Ogden, Hinsdale, IL 60521, USA
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  • Paul Weinhold, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of North Carolina, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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  • Laurence E Dahners, MD

      Affiliations

    • University of North Carolina, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chapel Hill, NC, USA

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☆ This study received funding from the Aileen Stock Orthopaedic Research Fund and University of North Carolina Department of Orthopaedics, Chapel Hill, NC.

PII: S1058-2746(03)00217-9

doi: 10.1016/S1058-2746(03)00217-9

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 12, Issue 6 , Pages 578-588 , November 2003

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