humeral fractures: current concepts in classification, treatment and outcomes

Shoulder: Trauma


Proximal humeral fractures: current concepts in classification, treatment and outcomes


Murray IR, Amin AK, White TO, et al (Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, UK) J Bone Joint Surg [Br] 93-B:1-11, 2011§



S.A. Antuña, MD, PhD



Evidence Ranking


• C



Expert Rating


• 2



Abstract


Most proximal humeral fractures are stable injuries of the ageing population, and can be successfully treated non-operatively. The management of the smaller number of more complex displaced fractures is more controversial and new fixation techniques have greatly increased the range of fractures that may benefit from surgery.


This article explores current concepts in the classification and clinical aspects of these injuries, reviewing the indications, innovations and out-comes for the most common methods of treatment.



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