Abstract Purpose of Review Fracture fixation aims to provide stability and promote healing,
but remains challenging in unstable and osteoporotic fractures with increased risk of …

Introduction: Proximal humerus fractures are common in the elderly. The evaluation and
management of these injuries is often controversial. The purpose of this study is to review …

Background Fractures of the proximal humerus, often termed shoulder fractures, are
common injuries, especially in older people. The management of these fractures varies …

Background: The optimal treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures in adults remains
controversial. We evaluated the risk of complications and the long-term outcomes in patients …

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

Aims The aim of this study was to compare the clinical effectiveness of Kirschner wire (K-
wire) fixation with locking-plate fixation for patients with a dorsally displaced fracture of the …

Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of locking
plate fixation, with and without an associated fibular strut allograft, for the treatment of …

Abstract Purpose of Review Open reduction and internal fixation with locking plates (ORIF-
LP) has been used for decades for the surgical management of proximal humerus fractures …

Objectives The objective of this Health Technology Assessment was to evaluate
effectiveness, complications and cost-effectiveness of surgical or non-surgical treatment for …

Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this review is to examine trends, outcomes, and
principles in treatment of proximal humerus fractures in the elderly with a critical focus on …