Fig. 1From: Application of a lateral intertubercular sulcus plate in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures: a finite element analysisBone defect area. A bone defect area with a width of 5Â mm on the lateral side and 10Â mm on the medial side was set at the surgical neck of the humerus to simulate a proximal humeral fracture with an unstable medial columnBack to article page