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, David G. I. Scott2 and Chetan Mukhtyar2 (1) Department of Rheumatology, Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Ipswich, UK (2) Department of Rheumatology, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK 1.1 General Introduction The…
Anatomy and Classification of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Fig. 1.1 The average humeral neck angle is 130°. The superior aspect of the articular surface is 8 mm above the greater tuberosity. Average retroversion values are 18–33° The proximal humeral…
Intramedullary Locking Nail Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures: Rationale and Technique
Fig. 5.1 Insufficient stability of the fixation with pinning and example of early loss of reduction Fixed-angle locked plates are very popular at the moment and have become a kind…
Complications of Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Fig. 9.1 (a and b) Radiograph 1 year (a) after a non-displaced proximal humerus fracture in an active 52-year-old female. Fracture appears healed on the film, but the patient complains…
Proximal Humeral Locking Plates for Displaced Fractures of the Proximal Humeral Humerus
Fig. 6.1 Two-part surgical neck fracture with medial calcar comminution and head in varus The plate has small holes for temporary stabilizing wires to be placed through it into the…
Tuberosity Fractures
Fig. 4.1 Two-part lesser tuberosity fracture. Reprinted with permission from Lewis RG. Proximal humerus fractures. In: Gaunt BW, McCluskey GM 3rd, editors. A systematic approach to shoulder rehabilitation. Columbus (GA):…
Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Fig. 3.1 (a) A.p. X-ray of a four-segment fracture impacted in valgus position. (b) Transscapular X-ray of a four-segment fracture impacted in valgus position. (c) 3D reconstruction of a four-segment…
Evaluation and Management of Proximal Humerus Nonunions and Malunions
Fig. 10.1 Proximal humerus nonunion with varus collapse noted after open reduction and internal fixation with screw penetrance into glenohumeral joint. Laboratory workup was equivalent and decision for two-stage procedure…
Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures
Fig. 8.1 (a and b) AP and lateral radiographs of a fracture dislocation in a 70-year-old male. (c and d) 3D reconstruction images of a four-part proximal humerus fracture demonstrating…
Nonoperative Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Fig. 2.1 Vascular network of the proximal humerus With their close proximity to the proximal humerus, neurologic structures are at risk for injury after proximal humerus fracture. Neurologic injuries generally…
