Contemporary Management of Proximal Humeral Fractures.

J Am Acad Orthop Surg · Oct 01 2025 · Review

Stockwell E, Ahmed A, Mir HR

From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, FL (Dr. Mir)

Shoulder & Elbow Orthopaedic Trauma

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONReview of current management of proximal humerus fractures, covering indications, techniques, and outcomes of nonsurgical care, surgical fixation, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty in a still-controversial treatment area.
Abstract, as published

Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are common injuries managed by orthopaedic surgeons. Treatment for PHFs remains somewhat controversial. This review article discusses indications, techniques, and outcomes for several modes of contemporary management of PHFs including nonsurgical treatment, surgical fixation, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.

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