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The treatment of established non-union of the proximal humerus using the Polarus locking intramedullary nail

INTRODUCTION: Non-union following fracture of the proximal humerus is not uncommon, particularly in the elderly. This can be associated with significant morbidity due to pain, instability and functional impairment. The Polarus device (Acumed) is a locked, antegrade intramedullary nail designed to st...

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Main Authors: Hamilton, Steven W., Baird, Kevin S.
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Medknow Publications 2009
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907000/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20671865
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0973-6042.59970
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