Abstract
Obtaining adequate exposure of the proximal humerus for anatomic reduction of complex intra-articular fractures or in the surgical treatment of tumor may be difficult. Here we describe a novel approach to the proximal humerus: the deltoid lift, and perform a cadaveric analysis objectively quantifying the exposure. The deltoid lift offers significantly greater exposure to the proximal humerus as compared with the deltopectoral approach.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 120-123 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Oct 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- deltoid lift
- deltopectoral approach
- proximal humerus fracture
- surgical anatomy
- tumor