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Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

Official Journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology

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From: Plate osteosynthesis of fractures of the shaft of the humerus: comparison of limited contact dynamic compression plates and locking compression plates

Fig. 3

a Preoperative X-ray of a 45-year-old male patient showing a displaced fracture of the shaft of the humerus, right side. b Postoperative X-ray at 6-month follow-up showing implant (LCDCP) failure and nonunion at fracture sites. c Revision surgery (implant removal, freshening of fracture edges, internal fixation with 4.5-mm LCP) resulted in uneventful union of fracture site

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