Epidemiology outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in Saudi Arabia
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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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عنوان ژورنال: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
سال: 2018
ISSN: 2090-7125
DOI: 10.21608/ejhm.2018.11030