Surgical management of proximal humerus fractures are widely accepted with locking plates. However, technical pitfalls often lead to complications which can always be avoided. We analyse the fractures of proximal humerus treated by locked plates in our institute in this study. The importance of minimal soft tissue dissection to preserve the vascularity of the head, indirect methods of reduction...

Completely displaced metaphyseal fractures of the proximal humerus in older children may need reduction and stabilization. The authors describe a technique for closed reduction and intramedullary stabilization of these fractures using a centromedullary pin inserted from the distal humerus through a small distal incision. This technique was used successfully in 2 adolescents. Retrograde elastic ...

Proximal humerus fractures account for approximately 4 – 5% of the all fractures [1,2,3]. The incidence of fracture is more common in the elderly because of decreased bone density. But it can occur in younger age group following high velocity trauma [3]. Because of increasing incidence of high velocity trauma, the fracture patterns in proximal humerus are becoming complicated. It has been alway...

Fractures of the proximal humerus are common and the treatment for both displaced and comminuted variants remains controversial. Treatment options initially consisted of closed reduction, traction, casting, and abduction splints. In the early 1930s, operative treatment for displaced fractures gained popularity, which continued in the 1940s and 1950s. Humeral head replacement for severely displa...

Fractures of the proximal humerus with concomitant vascular injury are rare in children. We describe the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a fracture of the proximal humerus in association with an axillary artery injury in a child.

Fractures of the humeral head account for 5% of all fractures and incidence increases with age. Depending on fracture form and patients age a wide variety of therapeutical options exist. Stable fractures can be treated conservatively, while the majority of unstable and displaced fractures require surgical treatment. Many different surgical options are available; open reduction and internal fixa...

Proximal humerus fractures represent an increasing challenge for the health system due to epidemiological changes. As estimated by a Finnish study group the number of fractures may triple by the year 2030. The majority of patients with these fractures are older than 60 years and in this population most of the proximal humerus fractures have been related to osteoporosis. Nondisplaced fractures a...

Distal humerus fractures are uncommon, comprising 2% of all fractures and a third of all humerus fractures. Open fractures, comminuted fractures and fracture dislocation of the elbow are often accompanied by severe soft tissue damage. External fixation of the humerus is indicated when severe soft tissue damage or the presence of infection warrants initial alternative immobilisation of the fract...

Proximal humerus fracture represents five to eight percent of all fractures and is twice as common in women than in men. Most cases of displaced fracture of the proximal humerus are treated surgically; it is probable that more cases are preferred to be treated surgically greater than required. The optimal treatment for these fractures remains controversial, but physicians have a tendency to tre...

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY To evaluate whether or not children with displaced proximal humerus fractures are more likely to have attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). PATIENTS AND METHOD Between January 2010 and February 2013, we retrospectively evaluated 42 children with proximal humerus fractures. Requirements for inclusion were an open epiphyseal plate and a non-pathological fract...