Outcomes following arthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures
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Antonios, Tony
Bakti, Nik
Phadkhe, Akshay
Gulihar, Abhinav
Singh, Bijayendra
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2020
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Fractures of the proximal humerus are very common and increasing in incidence within an ageing population. The majority of undisplaced fractures can be treated conservatively. Displaced fractures in good quality bone or in the young are considered for surgical fixation. However, displaced and comminuted fractures with or without dislocation, especially in the elderly, cannot be reliably treated with fixation. These patients are generally considered for joint arthroplasty. This review article focuses on the outcome following arthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures.
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Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma
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11