Evaluation and Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Joint Authors
Lamont, Lauren E.
Dines, Joshua S.
Taylor, Samuel A.
Lorich, Dean G.
Dines, David M.
Khmelnitskaya, Ekaterina
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Proximal humerus fractures are common injuries, especially among older osteoporotic women.
Restoration of function requires a thorough understanding of the neurovascular, musculotendinous, and bony anatomy.
This paper addresses the relevant anatomy and highlights various management options, including indication for arthroplasty.
In the vast majority of cases, proximal humerus fractures may be treated nonoperatively.
In the case of displaced fractures, when surgical intervention may be pursued, numerous constructs have been investigated.
Of these, the proximal humerus locking plate is the most widely used.
Arthroplasty is generally reserved for comminuted 4-part fractures, head-split fractures, or fractures with significant underlying arthritic changes.
Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty is reserved for patients with a deficient rotator cuff, or highly comminuted tuberosities.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khmelnitskaya, Ekaterina& Lamont, Lauren E.& Taylor, Samuel A.& Lorich, Dean G.& Dines, David M.& Dines, Joshua S.. 2012. Evaluation and Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures. Advances in Orthopedics،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khmelnitskaya, Ekaterina…[et al.]. Evaluation and Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures. Advances in Orthopedics No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Khmelnitskaya, Ekaterina& Lamont, Lauren E.& Taylor, Samuel A.& Lorich, Dean G.& Dines, David M.& Dines, Joshua S.. Evaluation and Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures. Advances in Orthopedics. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504193
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504193