In the first center there were twelve 2-part, seven 3-part and three 4-part fractures and in the second center there were nine 2-part, eight 3-part and five 4-part fractures. The whole group enclosed ...

Joseph A. Abboud, MD: Closed/percutaneous reduction and percutaneous pinning of unstable proximal humerus fractures is a well-known technique for treating two-part proximal humerus fractures and three ...

The initial literature search of the PHF literature, which included clinical and basic science studies, resulted in identification of 5,406 titles. 2,540 were found to be duplicates, seven were book ...

The operative management of proximal humerus fractures remains a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Although over 80% of these fractures are minimally displaced and can be treated nonoperatively, ...

The humerus is the long bone of your upper arm. It extends from your shoulder to your elbow, where it joins with the ulna and radius bones of your forearm. A humerus fracture refers to any break in ...

The results of a recent Nordic collaboration study showed that there is no difference in functional results between operative and non-operative treatment in persons aged 60 or more with displaced ...

Designed to make for a simplified operating room experience, this new system includes both plates and nails that share the same instrumentation and screws. Polarus 3 Solution offers two plate options ...

The humerus bone is located in the upper arm between the elbow and shoulder. It’s the longest bone in the arm, and supports movement in the arm and shoulder. Keep reading to learn more about your ...