The ideal treatment for proximal humerus fractures can vary from patient to patient, depending on whether a surgeon prefers to use both percutaneous pins or open reduction and internal fixation, as ...

Research indicates a significant clinical benefit with open reduction and internal fixation compared to hemiarthroplasty for patients with three- and four-part proximal humerus fractures with initial ...

At most major medical centers, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are lectures given by orthopaedic surgeons of national and international prominence, providing opportunities for faculty, residents, and fellows ...

A shoulder fracture is a broken bone in the shoulder. These fractures typically occur after a fall or high impact collision. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat a shoulder fracture. The ...

Patients with proximal humerus fractures demonstrated substantially higher mortality rates than their matched control individuals from the general population over a 2-year period, with the highest ...