Titin is a giant protein responsible for muscle elasticity and provides a scaffold for several sarcomeric proteins, including the novel titin-binding protein MURF-1, which binds near the titin M-line region.
ORIF Surgery for Proximal Humerus Fracture. This surgical procedure repairs a break in the proximal end of the humerus. ORIF stands for Open Reduction Internal Fixation. During this procedure, an incision will be made and a metal plate will be attached to the humerus to hold the bone in place while it heals. Preparation.
The specific types of proximal femoral. fracture discussed are intertrochanteric, femoral neck, subtrochanteric, and greater trochanteric fractures.A. future article in this journal will discuss fractures of the. pelvic ring, including sacral and acetabular injuries.