2025年1月15日 · Proximal humerus fractures are common fractures often seen in older patients with osteoporotic bone following a ground-level fall on an outstretched arm. Diagnosis is made with orthogonal radiographs of the shoulder.

2022年10月18日 · Learn about fractures of the proximal humerus bone, a common injury that occurs when the ball or the ball-and-socket shoulder joint is broken.

2024年5月16日 · A proximal humerus fracture is when the top part of the upper arm is broken. In most cases these fractures can be treated without surgery. Here we look at the typical causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and recovery process for upper arm fractures

Your shoulder has three bones: the collarbone, shoulder blade, and upper arm bone. The top part of the upper arm bone is called the proximal part. Many muscles are around your shoulder. Blood vessels and nerves go from under your collarbone down your arm. Figure 1: A patient with a proximal humerus fracture.

2023年8月4日 · Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) account for 5 to 6 percent of all adult fractures and often occur in elderly individuals who experience low-energy falls. The healthcare burden associated with these fractures is significant and involved both the direct and indirect costs associated with osteoporosis and fragility fractures.

A proximal humerus fracture is a break of the upper part of the bone of the arm . [3] Symptoms include pain, swelling, and a decreased ability to move the shoulder. [1] Complications may include axillary nerve or axillary artery injury. [3] The cause is generally a fall onto the arm or direct trauma to the arm. [3]

Fracture of the proximal humerus is a common injury often seen in older patients and one of the true osteoporotic fractures. Proximal humerus fracture (PHF) includes all fractures to the anatomical neck, surgical neck, greater tuberosity (GT), or lesser tuberosity, either isolated or …

The proximal humerus comprises four “parts”: the greater tuberosity, the lesser tuberosity, the humeral head and the humeral shaft. Fractures in this area are common, especially among older patients.

Generally, "One-part" fracture of humeral head; Consider in advanced age, poor bone quality, non dominant hand, co-morbid disease, other injuries; Encourage range of motion within 14 days; Operative. More than one-part fractures; One part fractures of anatomical neck; Greater than 45 degree angulation; Greater tuberosity > 5mm displaced

Proximal humeral fractures are proximal to the surgical neck (see figure Key anatomic landmarks in the proximal humerus). Most are minimally displaced and angulated. Diagnosis is by plain x-ray or sometimes CT. Most of these fractures can be treated with a …