Proximal Humerus Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
4 天之前 · Proximal humerus fractures are common fractures often seen in older patients with osteoporotic bone following a ground-level fall on an outstretched arm. Diagnosis is made with orthogonal radiographs of the shoulder.
Humerus Fracture: Types, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
So, if you have a proximal humerus fracture, your upper arm bone is broken near its top — the end that connects to your shoulder. Similarly, if you have a distal humerus fracture that means your bone is broken at the bottom, closer to your elbow.
Comminuted fractures of the proximal humerus - principles of …
2019年4月30日 · Comminuted fractures of the proximal humerus impair shoulder function, resulting in more or less severe disability. They rank among the most frequent fractures in adults, with incidence increasing with age and the degree of bone loss (osteoporosis).
Comminuted Fracture: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Comminuted fractures are almost always caused by serious traumas like car accidents or falls from a high place. They are very serious in large bones, and you will often need surgery to repair your bones. Sometimes, comminuted fractures happen …
Humerus Fracture (Upper Arm Fracture) - Johns Hopkins Medicine
A proximal humerus fracture usually occurs close to the shoulder joint and can be located at different levels with different fracture patterns: simple or comminuted. A humerus shaft fracture, on the other hand, is one that is localized at the mid portion of the upper arm.
Fractures of the proximal humerus. Current Opinion in Orthopaedics 2003;14:269-280. Gupta AK, Harris JD, Erickson BJ, Abrams GD, Bruce B, McCormick F, Nicholson GP, Romeo AA. Surgical Management of Complex Proximal Humerus Fractures – A Systematic Review of 92 Studies Including 4500 Patients. J Orthop Trauma 2015;29:54-59.
Intraoperative Parameters of Comminuted Proximal Humerus Fractures…
2022年6月30日 · There are no scientific studies comparing all these parameters in comminuted proximal humerus fractures, especially the postoperative anatomical reduction using the DS and DP approaches in Neer III and IV type fractures. In light of the deficiencies in the existing evidence base, we conducted a randomized controlled trial.
Practice guidelines for proximal humeral fractures - PMC
In comminuted fractures, more K wires may be required to stabilize the fracture. The main contraindications for this technique include a significant displacement or angulation of the fracture fragments and medial cortical comminution.
Urgent Care Recognition and Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures
2024年10月31日 · X-rays (XR) of the right shoulder were obtained which demonstrated a comminuted and minimally displaced fracture of the proximal humerus (Image 1). The humeral head articulates with the glenoid fossa of the scapula, forming the …
Proximal humerus fractures - PMC - PubMed Central (PMC)
Proximal humeral fractures are extremely common injuries, and are one of the true osteoporotic fractures. Most fractures can be effectively treated nonoperatively, as the rich vascularity and broad cancellous surfaces impart a high propensity for healing.