Open Reconstruction of Complex Proximal Metadiaphyseal Fragility Fractures of the Humerus

Purpose: A proactive surgical and rehabilitation protocol was implemented to manage humeral fractures involving both the proximal end and shaft in an older patient population. Primary treatment goals were early return to function and reliable fracture union with minimal complications. Methods: From...

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Main Authors: Isaac B. James MS, Dana J. Farrell BS, Andrew R. Evans MD, Peter A. Siska MD, Ivan S. Tarkin MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2014-03-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458514520701