Abstract
Proximal humerus fractures are a common injury seen in the elderly population. The optimal management of displaced and/or unstable fractures is controversial and is influenced by many different factors. Several different techniques, including open reduction and internal fixation and hemiarthroplasty, have been described in the surgical treatment of acute proximal humerus fractures. The reported results after these procedures have been inconsistent and subject to high rates of complications and poor functional outcomes. Furthermore, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty has emerged in recent years as a potential option, and short-term results have shown improved outcomes compared to hemiarthroplasty. In this chapter we outline our comprehensive treatment algorithm for treatment of acute proximal humerus fractures with reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
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Flanagin, B.A., Garofalo, R., Krishnan, S.G. (2015). Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Fracture: Indications and Technique. In: Castoldi, F., Blonna, D., Assom, M. (eds) Simple and Complex Fractures of the Humerus. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5307-6_10
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