Generalized Net Model of Proximal Humeral Fractures Diagnosing [PDF]
International Journal Bioautomation, 2018 Proximal humeral fractures are common injuries and they occur primarily in older patients. They represent 5.7% of diagnosed fractures and are the third most common fracture pattern seen in elderly.
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Trends in the surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures – a nationwide 23-year study in Finland [PDF]
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2012 Background Proximal humeral fractures are common osteoporotic fractures. Most proximal humeral fractures are treated non-surgically, although surgical treatment has gained popularity.
Huttunen Tuomas T +4 more
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Inter-rater agreement among shoulder surgeons on treatment options for proximal humeral fractures among shoulder surgeons [PDF]
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow, 2022 Background The treatment approach for proximal humeral fractures is determined by various factors, including patient age, sex, dominant arm, fracture pattern, presence of osteoporosis, preexisting arthritis, rotator cuff status, and medical comorbidities.
Hyojune Kim +3 more
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2019 Background It is known that there are large regional variations in treatment methods for the management of proximal humeral fractures. The objective of this study was to investigate the national surgical trends in elderly patients with proximal humeral ...
Young-Hoon Jo +2 more
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Proximal and distal humeral fractures. Outcome of primary arthroplasty [PDF]
, 2022 This thesis deals with both proximal humeral fractures and elbow injuries, especially distal humeral fractures. The main focus is difficult fractures in the elderly. Few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are available.
Jonsson, Eythor Örn
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Humeral fractures - Epidemiology, treatment and reoperations in the Swedish Fracture Register [PDF]
, 2021 Fractures are common, but the knowledge on outcomes, treatment methods or the actual number of fractures treated each year has been sparse. With the introduction of the Swedish Fracture Register (SFR) in 2011, the prospective registration and analysis of
Carl, Bergdahl
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How to treat stiffness after proximal humeral fractures? [PDF]
, 2023 Shoulder stiffness is a frequent complication after proximal humeral fractures treated with or without surgery. Shoulder stiffness is associated with high rates of absence from work and a significant financial burden for the healthcare system.
Mustafa S Rashid +5 more
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Fixation of Proximal Third Humeral Shaft Fractures in Older Patients
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation, 2023 Background Humeral shaft fractures occur frequently in older patients. The more proximal end of the shaft is prone to non-union when compared with more distal fractures.
Jared Quarcoopome MBBS +5 more
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Proximal humeral fractures in the elderly. Treatment with an intramedullary nail. [PDF]
Eur J Trauma Emerg SurgPURPOSE: To discuss the use of intramedullary nailing in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly. METHOD: Review of the existing literature on intramedullary nailing of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly. RESULTS: Intramedullary
Sigterman T, Verbruggen J.
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Proximal humeral fractures in children:Large remodeling capacity, conservative treatment [PDF]
, 2021 Proximal humeral fractures affect 1.5-3% of all childhood fractures. Usually, these fractures can be treated conservatively depending on age and fracture displacement. The proximal growth plate has a great potential for remodeling.
Govaert, Geertje A.M. +3 more
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