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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 73-B, Issue 2 | Pages 295 - 298
1 Mar 1991
Jakob R Miniaci A Anson P Jaberg H Osterwalder A Ganz R

There is a specific type of displaced four-part fracture of the proximal humerus which consists of valgus impaction of the head fragment; this deserves special consideration because the rate of avascular necrosis is lower than that of other displaced four-part fractures. Using either closed reduction or limited open reduction and minimal internal fixation, 74% satisfactory results can be achieved in this injury.