Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Acute Proximal Humeral Fractures in the Geriatric Patient

Proximal humeral fractures are frequently encountered in the elderly population. While the majority of these fractures can be managed nonoperatively, 2-, 3-, and 4-part fractures, head splitting, and complex fracture dislocations typically require operative management. Open reduction and internal fi...

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Main Authors: Spencer Jay Stanbury MD, Ilya Voloshin MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-09-01
Series:Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2151458511420140