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Nonprosthetic Management of Proximal Humeral Fractures.

Authors :
Iannotti, Joseph P.
Ramsey, Matthew L.
Williams, Gerald R.
Warner, Jon J.P.
Source :
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume. Aug2003, Vol. 85 Issue 8, p1578. 16p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

The article discusses nonprosthetic management of proximal humeral fractures. Indications for hemiarthroplasty; Isolated fracture of tuberosity; Approach towards surgical neck fractures; forces; Common patterns of three-part proximal humeral fractures and muscle forces that act on the fracture fragments.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00219355
Volume :
85
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, American Volume
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
10518365
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-200308000-00022