Fig. 4From: A novel surgical approach and technique and short-term clinical efficacy for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures with the combined use of medial anatomical locking plate fixation and minimally invasive lateral locking plate fixationIntraoperative photograph of medial fixation of proximal humerus fractures. a The medial incision was marked with a pen before the operation. b The conjoined tendon of the latissimus dorsi and teres major muscles was identified. c The conjoined tendon was marked with suture traction and cut. d A K-wire was inserted through the incision for temporary fixation, and then a locking plate of appropriate length was inserted along the medial aspect of the humerus. e A PHILOS plate was used through a minimally invasive anterolateral approach. f Immediate postoperative radiographsBack to article page