Prognostic value of the Neer and Mayo-Fundacion Jimenez Diaz classifications in reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures [PDF]
Background: Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) is the preferred surgical treatment for non-reconstructible 7 proximal humerus fractures in the elderly population. The most common classification for 8 these fractures is the Neer classification.
Akshay Daji, MD +5 more
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Locking plate osteosynthesis in geriatric shoulder fractures: why do we continue to perform a low-value procedure? [PDF]
Stig Brorson
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Outcomes of Internal Fixation in Proximal Humerus Head Split Fractures in Young Adults – How Often Is It Missed and Can We Really Afford to Do So [PDF]
Introduction: Humerus head-split fractures are a rare subgroup of proximal humerus fractures that are challenging to treat. Being a coronal plane fracture, they are often missed on standard shoulder radiographs.
Kaustav Mukherjee +3 more
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Imaging-based assessment of fracture stability does not reliably predict outcomes in patients with two-part proximal humeral fractures and may lead to unnecessary surgeries [PDF]
Two-part surgical neck fractures are the most common displaced proximal humeral fractures in the elderly. Most fractures can be categorized into varus-impacted or medially translated fracture patterns. The natural healing process often involves secondary
Stig Brorson
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Shoulder Fractures in Context [PDF]
This open access book offers comprehensive coverage of all relevant aspects of shoulder fractures, also known as fractures of the proximal humerus, with a special focus on existing controversies in their treatment. Throughout the volume the author outlines the development of the modern scientific understanding in the field and the increasing operative ...
Stig Brorson
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Recurrent Anterior Shoulder Dislocation After Trauma with Coracoid Apophysis Fracture – A Rare Association [PDF]
Anterior dislocations represent about 96% of total shoulder dislocations, with recurrence/instability being more common in young patients. Injury of other shoulder structures is frequent, namely bony Bankart lesion. However, the association with coracoid
Filomena Ferreira +5 more
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Introduction: Coracoid fractures associated with anterior shoulder dislocations are rare occurrence. Management of these condition requires good patient and radiological assessment.
Juliet Thitai +3 more
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Periprosthetic fractures after shoulder arthroplasty: a systematic review
Purpose: The goal of this study was to review available literature on periprosthetic shoulder fractures to evaluate epidemiology, risk factors and support clinical decision-making regarding diagnostics, preoperative planning, and treatment options ...
Maciej Otworowski +5 more
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LONG-STEMMED HEMIARTHROPLASTY WITH CERCLAGE WIRING FOR THE TREATMENT OF PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURE: A CASE REPORT OF THE MULTIMORBID PATIENT [PDF]
Introduction: Complex multi-fragmentary fractures of the proximal humerus are a rare type of injury, which represent a major challenge, even to the most experienced shoulder surgeons.
Emil Simeonov
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Coracoid fractures are an uncommon injury and typically occur in the setting of high-energy trauma. Isolated injury to the coracoid is rare; therefore, a high suspicion for concomitant shoulder injuries should exist.
Shariff K. Bishai, D.O., M.S., F.A.O.A.O., F.A.A.O.S. +3 more
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