Table 2.

Complications relating to fixation of fractures in the proximal third of the humerus using Philos^® plates.

Complications	Cases	%
Inadequate reduction	8	26.7
Impact due to the plate	7	23.3
Inadequate fixation	6	20
Pseudarthrosis	3	10
Adhesive capsulitis	2	6.7
Avascular necrosis	2	6.7
Loss of reduction in varus	1	3.3
Infection	1	3.3
Total	30	100

Source: medical files of Irmandade Santa Casa de Misericórdia de São Paulo.