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Proximal humerus fractures.
Proximal humerus fractures are among the most common fractures associated with osteoporosis. With an aging population, incidence of these fractures will only increase. The proximal humerus not only forms the lateral portion of the shoulder articulation but also has significant associations with musculoskeletal and neurovascular structures. As a result, fractures of the proximal humerus can sign...
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Proximal humerus fractures are common but debilitating injuries, which result in significant dysfunction for the patient and both diagnostic and treatment challenges for the physician. Knowledge of the complex bone and soft tissue anatomy of the shoulder is paramount in successful treatment of proximal humerus fractures. Proximal humerus fractures account for 5 % of all fractures, and they are ...
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Impacted valgus fractures of the proximal humerus are considered to be a special type fracture, since impaction of the humeral head on the metaphysis with maintenance of the posteromedial periosteum improves the prognosis regarding occurrences of avascular necrosis. This characteristic can also facilitate the reduction maneuver and increase the consolidation rate of these fractures, even in mor...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
سال: 2021
ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02551-x