Should all hemiarthroplastys for proximal humerus fractures be performed by an upper limb specialist?
نویسندگان
چکیده
منابع مشابه
Introducing an Invention: Puzzle Shaped Cast for Upper Limb Fractures
Upper limb fractures are prevalent injuries. An essential element of fracture healing is to maintain the bones alignment. However there are lots of complications associated with traditional ways of treatment, such as compartment syndrome and stiffness due to immobility for long time. Also evaluation and observation of the limb under the casts for potential infections and skin issues are n...
متن کاملProximal humerus fractures.
Proximal humerus fractures are among the most common fractures associated with osteoporosis. With an aging population, incidence of these fractures will only increase. The proximal humerus not only forms the lateral portion of the shoulder articulation but also has significant associations with musculoskeletal and neurovascular structures. As a result, fractures of the proximal humerus can sign...
متن کاملThe Neer Classification for Proximal Humerus Fractures
Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common fracture type in individuals older than 65 years, after distal radius and proximal femur fractures [8]. In 1970, Charles Neer described his four-segment classification system [18]. He believed the existing classifications were inadequate for research purposes, as they did not differentiate between injuries of varied severity nor did they grou...
متن کاملLocking plate fixation for proximal humerus fractures.
Locking plates are increasingly used to surgically treat proximal humerus fractures. Knowledge of the bone quality of the proximal humerus is important. Studies have shown the medial and dorsal aspects of the proximal humeral head to have the highest bone strength, and this should be exploited by fixation techniques, particularly in elderly patients with osteoporosis. The goals of surgery for p...
متن کاملAn Optimized Surgical Planning Environment for Complex Proximal Humerus Fractures
The precise restoration of a joint’s mobility after fractures can only be successful, if the original anatomical relationships are reproduced as closely as possible. Precise estimates about the morphology of the bony components are therefore of paramount importance both for reconstructive surgery by ostheosynthesis as well as for partial or total joint replacement by arthroplasty. In case of th...
متن کاملذخیره در منابع من
با ذخیره ی این منبع در منابع من، دسترسی به آن را برای استفاده های بعدی آسان تر کنید
ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Injury Extra
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1572-3461
DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2012.07.232