Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Proximal humerus fractures (PHF) are a common injury, representing the third most frequent fracture in older adults, and are often associated with osteoporosis 1. They occur in a bimodal distribution, affecting younger patients who experience high-energy trauma and older patients with low-energy falls 3. Proximal humerus fractures include fractures to the anatomical neck, surgical neck, greater tuberosity, or lesser tuberosity, either in isolation or combination 4. Apart from bone fragility, other risk factors for PHF include those related to falls, such as low levels of physical activity, impaired balance, or lower limb … Read more
