Percutaneous Kirschner Wires With Mutual Linking Technique in the Management of Proximal Humeral Fracture

Percutaneous Kirschner Wires With Mutual Linking Technique in the Management of Proximal Humeral Fracture

This is study evaluates a novel technique to improve the stability of K-wires used in the fixation of proximal humeral fractures

Inclusion Criteria:

• both sexes
• Age from 60 to80 years
• 2 or 3 parts fracture
• recent injury less than 3 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

• 4 parts fracture
• old injury more than 3 weeks
• previous surgeries or pathologies affecting shoulder range of motion