A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME OF PROXIMAL HUMERUS FRACTURES FIXED SURGICALLY WITH PHILOS

Abstract

Proximal humerus fractures are common injuries that can result in signicant functional disability. The use of the PHILOS plate in surgical management of these fractures has gained popularity due to its ease of use and favourable biomechanical properties. This paper aims to assess the functional outcomes of surgical management of proximal humerus fractures xed with the PHILOS plate. The methodology involved studying patient demographics, fracture classication, surgical technique, postoperative protocol, and complications. The study found that surgical management of proximal humerus fractures with the PHILOS plate results in good functional outcomes, with a low complication rate.