[Case-control study on minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for the treatment of proximal humeurs fractures in elderly patients].

Objective: To compare clinical efficacy for the treatment of proximal humeurs fractures in elderly patients between the minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) with less invasive stabilization system (LISS) and the open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with locking compression plate (LCP).

Methods: From June 2008 to June 2011, 40 elderly patients suffering from proximal humeurs fractures were divided into two groups: 20 cases in minimally invasive group and 20 cases in routine group. Mini-incision approach from the lateral shoulder (minimally invasive group) and LISS can be chosen.