[Application of PHILOS plate through mini-open deltoid-splitting approach for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures].

Objective: To study clinical effects of PHILOS (proximal humeral internal locking system) plates through mini-open deltoid-splitting approach for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures.

Methods: From March 2006 to August 2010, 22 patients with proximal humeral fractures were treated with PHILOS plates through mini-open deltoid-splitting approach. According to Neer classification, 6 cases were type II, 15 cases were type III and 1 case was type IV.

[Radial artery recurrent branch of styloid process bone flap transfer for treatment of scaphoid nonunion].

Objective: To investigate the clinical efficacy of radial artery recurrent branch of the styloid process bone flap transfer for treatment of scaphoid nonunion.

Methods: From 2002 to 2007, 18 patients with scaphoid nonunion included 12 males and 16 females with an average age of 31.2 years old ranging from l8 to 51 years.