A Standardized Operative Protocol for Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures Using a Locking Plate to Minimize Surgery-Related Complications.

The current literature suggests that up to 55% of complications after plate osteosynthesis treatment for patients with proximal humerus fractures are attributed to the surgical procedure. The hypothesis of this study was that a standardized surgical protocol would minimize surgery-related adverse events. This prospective cohort study included 50 patients with a mean age of 63.