A biomechanical comparison of fibular strut and femoral head allograft for augmented locking plate fixation in three-part proximal humerus fractures

There is no significant difference in biomechanical stability between cortical fibular allograft augmentation and cancellous hip allograft augmentation for locking plate fixation in proximal humerus fractures. Both techniques may equally prevent loss of reduction and early screw protrusion. Cancellous femoral allografts may yield advantages considering costs, availability, and future revision surgery with arthroplasty when compared to cortical fibular allografts.