IM Nailing of 3-4 Part Proximal Humerus Fractures
Christopher Chuinard MD, MPH Traverse City, MI
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IM Nailing of 3-4 Part Proximal Humerus Fractures Christopher Chuinard MD, MPH Traverse City, MI Disclosures Shoulder Innovations Royalties Consultant Rotation Medical Consultant Research Support Speaker DJO Consultant WMT Patent
IM Nailing of 3-4 Part Proximal Humerus Fractures
Christopher Chuinard MD, MPH Traverse City, MI
Shoulder Innovations Royalties Consultant Rotation Medical Consultant Research Support Speaker DJO Consultant WMT Patent Royalties Consultant Research Support
– Royalties for Nail
Screws parallel to the fracture plane
(not parallel)…
Screws Parallel to Fx line do not fix tuberosities (AO) Perpendicular Screw Placement
Too Long & Too Big Not centered in diaphysis
= Malunion
Proximal Bend
= Cuff Tear = Nonunion
Humeral Head-based Fixation
No Locking Mechanism
.
GT GT LT
Humeral Head based fixation
Do NOT fix the GT !!!...
GT
(= Humeral Head screw patterns)
GT Tuberosity Migration = 3 tendons Tear = Shoulder Pseudoparalysis
HH necrosis? GT migration?
What is the worst complication for patients?...
Head-only Fixation Tuberosity Fixation w/Head Support
Tuberosity Oriented Screw Pattern = Perpendicular to Fx Line
Tuberosity fixation w/Locking Screws Straight, Short, Small Nail
No violation of supraspinatus tendon
Screw Locks in Nail Diaphyseal Centering
Divergence of 0°: Amplitude of motion > 4 mm Divergence of 5°: Amplitude of motion 2,5 mm Divergence of 20°: Amplitude of motion 0,5mm
Proximal screws captured inside the Nail
Posterior (Neviaser) Portal Anterior Portal
= Varus displacement = Valgus displacement
Anterior / AC joint
For Translated/valgus deformity (Neviaser portal) for Varus deformity
Open Superolateral approach
Courtesy : Dr Cuny
2 1 4 3
GT LT
Lift-up humeral head ‘‘close the book’’ Diaphysis Derotation
Temporary pining may be needed
GT LT No screws in humeral head needed
…to get a good result!
4 Part Fracture Dislocation
12 Months Post-Op
Female 27 yo
Courtesy : Dr A. Hatzidakis
calcar screw (head support)
Biological advantages Biomechanical advantages
Brace in IR IR of diaphysis Brace in NR NR of diaphysis
… w ithout the draw backs and complications of either technique!
Benefits of Pinning
(minimal soft-tissue dissection)
& Benefits of Plating
(Locking Technology)
Pre-Intra-PostOp XR’s 10/17/10
Cobb/Periosteal elevator
in greater tuberosity to pull traction laterally
Shaft comminution Lesser tuberosity Greater tuberosity
Note early controlled impaction at distal screw, humeral head and greater tuberosity fracture sites
disruption
– Percutaneous approach option – Preserves blood supply – Avoids the complications of plating and traditional nail designs
Thank You!!!
cchuinard@hotmail.com