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Table 2 Schematic overview of performed fixation techniques and corresponding implant designs

From: Review of fixation techniques for the four-part fractured proximal humerus in hemiarthroplasty

Reference

Graphics

Prosthesis

Fixation Technique

   

# fins

# holes

# of strands GT-shaft

# of strands LT-shaft

# of strands LT-GT

# of strands LT-GT Shaft

(Frankle and Mighell 2004)

2 fins

No holes

1

1

2

0

     

Neer III , Smith&Nephew

Two internally placed augmentation sutures

Vertical cross-stitches

Dines 2002

Abrutyn 2003

-

 

-

2

1

2

0

     

No remarks of implant type

Boileau OP-Manual

No fiSns

One central hole

0

0

2

2

     

Aequalis, Tornier

Voigt 2007

2 fins

4 holes each

1

1

3

0

     

Two figures-of-eight tuberosities fixed at the head support.

Univers, Arthrex

Gerber OP-Manual

No fins

2 holes

1

1

2

0

     

Anatomical Fracture, Zimmer

Krause 2007 Hertel

No fins

2 holes

0

0

1

2

     

Cable system for the entire fixation

Epoca, Synthes

Reuther 2008

No fins

2 holes

1

1

2

0

     

Cable system around the GT-LT prosthesis

Affinis Fracture, Mathys Medical

Beutler De Wilde, Poster

No fins

3 holes

1

1

2

1

     

Epoca, Synthes