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This retrospective analysis was performed to evaluate the radiological outcome of proximal humerus fractures treated with angular stable plates and additional screw-tip cement augmentation in patients over the age of 60.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Materials and methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>A retrospective single centre analysis was conducted from June 2013 to December 2016. The minimum follow-up time was set to 6\u00a0months after surgery. Anatomical reduction and fixation were evaluated in respect to reattached tuberosities to the head fragment and the adequate restoration of the calcar area not showing any valgus or varus malalignment. Complete fracture healing was determined 3\u00a0months after surgery. Any failures such as secondary displacement, primary screw perforation, intraarticular cement leakage and avascular necrosis of the humeral head with concomitant screw cut-out were assessed.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>In total, 24 patients (21 females; 3 males) at a median age of 77.5 (62\u201396) years were included. Five 2-part, twelve 3-part and seven 4-part fractures were detected. The measured median BMD value of 23 patients was 78.4\u00a0mg\/cm<jats:sup>3<\/jats:sup> (38.8\u2013136.9\u00a0mg\/cm<jats:sup>3<\/jats:sup>). Anatomical reduction was achieved in 50% of the patients. In most cases, the <jats:italic>A<\/jats:italic> level screws and the <jats:italic>B<\/jats:italic>1 screw were augmented with bone cement by a median of 7 (5\u20139) head screws used. Postoperative varus displacement was not detected in any of the patients. One patient (4.2%) sustained an early secondary displacement. Intraarticular cement leakage was detected in 3 patients (2 head-split fractures). Avascular necrosis of the humeral head was observed in 4 patients (16.7%). Revision surgery was necessary in four cases, using hemiarthroplasty twice and reverse shoulder arthroplasty the other two times.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec><jats:sec>\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Screw-tip augmentation in angular stable plating for proximal humerus fracture treatment showed a low secondary displacement rate of 4.2% in patients suffering from poor bone quality. Nevertheless, the occurrence of avascular necrosis of the humeral head with mainly severe fracture patterns observed in this study was higher compared to previously reported results in the literature. 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