The surgical management of proximal humerus fractures requires familiarity with more than one fixation method. Although locked proximal humeral plates have become very popular, the extensive ...

In my opinion, reverse shoulder prostheses (RSP) should not be used to treat primary proximal humerus fractures. While I agree with Dr. Galatz that in some rare cases, such as fractures associated ...

At most major medical centers, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are lectures given by orthopaedic surgeons of national and international prominence, providing opportunities for faculty, residents, and fellows ...

In this cohort study based on a nationwide register, we analysed the trends for surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures in the entire adult Finnish population. The main finding was that the ...

2023 SEP 13 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News-- Researchers detail new data in Humeral Fracture. According to news reporting originating from Leipzig, Germany, ...

(HealthDay News) — When an older patient breaks the upper arm, surgery is often no better than simply immobilizing the limb, according to a new study. The study was published in the March 10 issue of ...

Proximal humerus fracture (PHF) is the third most common age-related fracture in the elderly, with women more frequently affected than men [1–4]. Currently only incomplete and inconclusive data are ...

The results of a recent Nordic collaboration study showed that there is no difference in functional results between operative and non-operative treatment in persons aged 60 or more with displaced ...

Integra LifeSciences has launched its Integra Proximal Humeral Fracture Plate System in the U.S. The device is designed to treat shoulder fractures, and includes a primary and reverse system. The ...