BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2023 Background Increased incidence of fragility fractures of the proximal humerus has been reported. Proximal humerus Hounsfield unit (HU) measurements based on computed tomography (CT) scans of the shoulder can be used to evaluate bone mineral density (BMD).
Gang Liu +6 more
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Morphological Analysis of Fractures of the Proximal Humerus by the Fracture Mapping Technique
Orthopaedic Surgery, 2023 Objective Fractures of different parts of the proximal humerus may lead to different postoperative functional deficits, but there are few studies on the morphology and related functions of the proximal humerus.
Chengqing Yi, Hanru Ren
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Surgical Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fracture Using Proximal Humeral Nail [PDF]
Zagazig University Medical Journal, 2022 :Background: Proximal humeral fractures are caused by low-speed injuries in elderly patients and by osteoporosis and bad over all condition make it more complex.
Ahmed jaber +3 more
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Unrecognized bony Bankart lesion accompanying a dislocated four-part proximal humerus fracture before surgery: a case report [PDF]
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow, 2022 Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common fractures, totaling 4% to 5% of all fractures. Here, we present the case of a 39-year-old man with a dislocated four-part fracture of the proximal humerus with a huge bony Bankart lesion ...
Seungjin Lee, Daehun Shin, Yoonsuk Hyun
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Non Vascularised Fibula Strut Graft Augmentation for Fixation of Proximal Humerus 3-Part Fracture using PHILOS Plate and CC Screws in a Young Male [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2021 Proximal humerus fracture accounts for 4-5% of all fractures. Locking Compression Plate (LCP) Proximal Humerus Internal Locking System (PHILOS) fixation is currently the most widely used method for the management of unstable proximal humerus fractures.
Amit Supe +4 more
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A Case of Humeral Head Fracture-dislocation with Vascular Injury: How We Managed it [PDF]
Journal of Orthopedics and Joint Surgery, 2022 Axillary artery injury is uncommon, although proximal humerus fractures are prevalent. The majority of axillary artery injuries in the literature have been attributed to anterior glenohumeral dislocation; a few have been linked to single proximal humerus
K Meenakshisundaram +5 more
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Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty After Communited Humerus Fracture: А Case Report [PDF]
Travmatologiâ i Ortopediâ Rossii, 2022 Background. Fractures of the proximal humerus are common injury, especially among older age group patients. For the treatment of most cases, conservative tactics are required, some require surgery: osteosynthesis, arthroplasty. Proximal humerus fractures
Aleksandr V. Frolov +6 more
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Functional Outcome and Complications in Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures Operated with Proximal Humerus Locking Plate [PDF]
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal, 2021 INTRODUCTION: Controversies exist in treatment of proximal humerus fractures as treatment options vary greatly from conservative management, closed pinning, stacked intramedullary nails, plating and hemi-arthroplasty.
George PK +5 more
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The mechanical benefit of medial support screws in locking plating of proximal humerus fractures. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical advantages of medial support screws (MSSs) in the locking proximal humeral plate for treating proximal humerus fractures.
Wen Zhang +7 more
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Traumatic pediatric shoulder fracture-dislocation in a 14-year-old child
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2022 Proximal humerus fractures is often encountered in pediatric traumatology, while scapulohumeral dislocation is rare, and its association with the fracture of the proximal humerus is exceptional.
Meryem Fettah +7 more
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