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Patient aged 79 years who suffered a fracture of the proximal extremity of the left humerus in three parts (surgical neck and greater tubercle), showing preoperative radiographic images (A) in anteroposterior position (B) in axillary lateral view. Immediate postoperative images showing (C and D) inadequate reduction of the fracture, which remained in varus of 110 degrees, with the greater tubercle not reduced, and (E) protrusion of the posterior screw (arrow).
