A review of current concepts in the management of proximal humerus fractures

A review of current concepts in the management of proximal humerus fractures

Fracture of the proximal humerus is a common orthopaedic injury and is likely to increase in incidence. This fracture type is associated with a wide variety in fracture morphology and as a direct result there are many treatment options available. It is often not clear what treatment modality should...

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Published in:Trauma Vol. 17; no. 3; pp. 181 - 190
Main Authors: Handford, Charles, Nathoo, Shakira, Porter, Keith, Kalogrianitis, Socrates
Format: Book Review Journal Article
Language:English
Published: London, England SAGE Publications 01-07-2015
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects:
Disease management
Fractures
Orthopedics
Trauma
proximal
humerus
management
Shoulder
fracture
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Summary:Fracture of the proximal humerus is a common orthopaedic injury and is likely to increase in incidence. This fracture type is associated with a wide variety in fracture morphology and as a direct result there are many treatment options available. It is often not clear what treatment modality should be utilised. This article reviews the current literature on proximal humerus fractures offering evidence for care pathways and management strategies from presentation to rehabilitation.
ISSN:1460-4086
1477-0350
DOI:10.1177/1460408614555069