Abstract
Proximal humeral fractures are quite frequent, especially seen in elderly females with osteopenic bone structure. Based on precise diagnostics and a consequent classification of the fracture, it is possible to define an individual treatment protocol. Doing so it is very helpful to understand the individual pathomechanism leading to the fracture pattern that has to be addressed. Even today, proximal humeral fractures are treated non-operatively mostly. Operative treatment is challenging. In order to cover the entire variety of fractures it is necessary to perform all kinds of osteosyntheses, including K-Wires, nails, plates and both anatomic and inverse fracture prostheses.
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Jaeger, M., Südkamp, N.P. (2012). Proximal Humeral Fractures. In: Bentley, G. (eds) European Instructional Lectures. European Instructional Lectures, vol 12. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27293-6_9
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