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Preoperative radiograph depicting a two-part fracture of the proximal humerus. Note the varus malalignment of the head and lateral bone spike.
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Radiographs revealed a two-part, varus-angulated malunion with a large spike of bone protruding laterally, without evidence of AVN (Figure 1).
Radiograph at 6-month follow-up after fixation using a PH Cage and side plate construct.
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Her most recent follow-up X-rays obtained at 6 months after operation revealed a well healed fracture with anatomical alignment and no hardware complications or AVN (Figure 2).
Patient exhibiting excellent range of motion at 6-month postop follow-up.
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She had no significant pain at last follow-up (Figure 3).