Fractures of the proximal humerus

David Rothberg; Thomas Higgins

doi:10.1016/j.ocl.2012.08.004

Fractures of the proximal humerus

Orthop Clin North Am. 2013 Jan;44(1):9-19. doi: 10.1016/j.ocl.2012.08.004.

Authors

David Rothberg¹, Thomas Higgins

Affiliation

¹ Orthopaedic Traumatology, University of California at Davis, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. [email protected]

PMID: 23174322
DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2012.08.004

Abstract

Proximal humeral fractures are common, with low-energy injuries occurring in the elderly population and less frequent high-energy fractures striking young people. This article discusses the anatomy, clinical evaluation, and treatment of these fractures.

MeSH terms

Humans
Humerus / anatomy & histology
Humerus / injuries
Shoulder Fractures / classification
Shoulder Fractures / diagnosis*
Shoulder Fractures / epidemiology
Shoulder Fractures / therapy*