Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 216-219 , March 2009

Osteosynthesis and hemiarthroplasty of fractures of the proximal humerus: Outcomes in a consecutive case series

  • Johannes D. Bastian, MD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lindenhofspital, Bremgartenstrasse 117, 3001 Berne, Switzerland.
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  • Ralph Hertel, MD

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 Conflict of interest statement: No benefits or founds were received in support of the study.

 Ethical Board Review statement: All investigations were conducted in conformity with ethical principles of research and informed consent for participation in the study was obtained.

PII: S1058-2746(08)00592-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2008.09.015

Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
Volume 18, Issue 2 , Pages 216-219 , March 2009

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