A review of current concepts in the management of proximal humerus fractures. (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Handford, Charles; Nathoo, Shakira; Porter, Keith; Kalogrianitis, Socrates
• Is Part Of: Trauma. Volume 17:Number 3(2015:Jul.)
• Page Start: 181
• Page End: 190
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: Shoulder -- humerus -- proximal -- fracture -- management; Traumatology -- Periodicals; Disaster medicine -- Periodicals; Wounds and injuries -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 617.1
• DOI: 10.1177/1460408614555069
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1460-4086

Abstract

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.