Despite numerous available treatment strategies, the management of complex proximal
humeral fractures remains demanding. Impaired bone quality and considerable …

Aims The purpose of this study is to systematically review the randomized controlled trials on
the various treatment options that can be utilized in the management of displaced proximal …

Introduction Proximal humeral fractures (PHF) are among the most common adult fractures.
However, valid epidemiologic population-based data, including differentiation of treatment …

Background To date, there is a lack of consensus regarding surgical treatment
recommendations for complex proximal humerus fracture (PHF) patterns, especially …

Background With an aging population, fragility fractures including injuries to the proximal
humerus continue to rise in the United States. The purpose of this study was to investigate …

The introduction of the reverse shoulder arthroplasty has provided shoulder surgeons with
more options for the treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures in the elderly. Early …

Proximal humeral fractures, which typically occur in elderly persons, are among the most
common fractures. A myriad of nonsurgical and surgical treatment options exist for these …

Background The most appropriate treatment for displaced multiple-fragment proximal
humeral fractures in elderly patients is currently unclear. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty …

Background The treatment of 3-and 4-part proximal humeral fractures in the older adult is
controversial. No study has directly compared reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) with …

This study describes the epidemiology and outcome of 637 proximal humeral fractures in
629 elderly (≥ 65 years old) patients. Most were either minimally displaced (n= 278, 44%) …