Conservative treatment of 3-part and 4-part proximal humeral fractures: a systematic review

M Soler-Peiro, L García-Martínez, L Aguilella… - Journal of orthopaedic …, 2020 - Springer
Background Although there are numerous publications about surgical treatment of proximal
humeral fractures (PHFs), few assess conservative treatment, which is the most common …

Avascular necrosis and posttraumatic arthritis after proximal humerus fracture internal fixation: evaluation and management

AM Cancio-Bello, JD Barlow - Current reviews in musculoskeletal …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Avascular necrosis (AVN) and posttraumatic arthritis (PTA) are
common complications following both conservative treatment and open reduction and …

Hemiarthroplasty for humeral four-part fractures for patients 65 years and older: a randomized controlled trial

HW Boons, JH Goosen, S van Grinsven… - Clinical Orthopaedics …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background Four-part fractures of the proximal humerus account for 3% of all humeral
fractures and are regarded as the most difficult fractures to treat in the elderly. Various …

Complex fractures of the proximal humerus in the elderly—outcome and complications after locking plate fixation

B Schliemann, J Siemoneit, C Theisen, C Kösters… - Musculoskeletal …, 2012 - Springer
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with locking plates or primary arthroplasty
remains a controversial issue in the management of complex proximal humerus fractures …

Effect of calcar screw use in surgical neck fractures of the proximal humerus with unstable medial support: a biomechanical study

L Bai, Z Fu, S An, P Zhang, D Zhang… - Journal of orthopaedic …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: To evaluate the effect of calcar screw use in proximal humeral fractures with
unstable medial support treated with locked plates. Methods: Standard osteotomies were …

The position and number of screws influence screw perforation of the humeral head in modern locking plates: a cadaver study

JB Erhardt, K Stoffel, J Kampshoff… - … of orthopaedic trauma, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: Screw perforation of the humeral head in locking plate osteosynthesis occurs in
up to 30% of cases. The current study compared different fixation possibilities (eg, number …

Biomechanical comparison of an angular stable plate with augmented and non-augmented screws in a newly developed shoulder test bench

S Kathrein, F Kralinger, M Blauth, W Schmoelz - Clinical biomechanics, 2013 - Elsevier
BACKGROUND: The proximal humeral fracture is one of the most common fractures.
Although there are a number of treatment options available, the clinical outcomes in geriatric …

Calcar screws and adequate reduction reduced the risk of fixation failure in proximal humeral fractures treated with a locking plate: 190 patients followed for a mean of …

S Oppebøen, AKB Wikerøy, HFS Fuglesang… - Journal of Orthopaedic …, 2018 - Springer
Background Fixation of proximal humeral fractures (PHF) with locking plates has gained
popularity over conservative treatment, but surgery may be complicated with infection, non …

[HTML][HTML] Fixation of 4-part fractures of the proximal humerus: can we identify radiological criteria that support locking plates or IM nailing? Comparative, retrospective …

F Gadea, L Favard, P Boileau, C Cuny… - … & Traumatology: Surgery …, 2016 - Elsevier
Introduction No objective criteria exist to help surgeons choose between IM nailing and plate
fixation for 4-part fractures of the proximal humerus. The goal of this study was to identify …

New trends in fixation of proximal humeral fractures: a review

D Karataglis, SI Stavridis, G Petsatodis… - Injury, 2011 - Elsevier
Surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures continues to be a challenge especially in
osteoporotic patients. Locking plates and intramedullary nails have been used with …