Management of proximal humerus fractures in adults |
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Authors: | Leonidas Vachtsevanos Lydia Hayden Aravind S Desai Asterios Dramis |
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Institution: | Leonidas Vachtsevanos, Lydia Hayden, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Swansea SA6 6NL, United KingdomAravind S Desai, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE7 7DN, United KingdomAsterios Dramis, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff CF14 4XW, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | The majority of proximal humerus fractures are low-energy osteoporotic injuries in the elderly and their incidence is increasing in the light of an ageing population. The diversity of fracture patterns encountered renders objective classification of prognostic value challenging. Non-operative management has been associated with good functional outcomes in stable, minimally displaced and certain types of displaced fractures. Absolute indications for surgery are infrequent and comprise compound, pathological, multi-fragmentary head-splitting fractures and fracture dislocations, as well as those associated with neurovascular injury. A constantly expanding range of reconstructive and replacement options however has been extending the indications for surgical management of complex proximal humerus fractures. As a result, management decisions are becoming increasingly complicated, in an attempt to provide the best possible treatment for each individual patient, that will successfully address their specific fracture configuration, comorbidities and functional expectations. Our aim was to review the management options available for the full range of proximal humerus fractures in adults, along with their specific advantages, disadvantages and outcomes. |
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Keywords: | Proximal humerus fracture Reconstruction Non-operative management Hemiarthroplasty Reverse polarity total shoulder arthroplasty |
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