High-Energy Proximal Humerus Fractures in Geriatric Patients: A Review
High-energy proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients can occur through a variety of mechanisms, with falls and MVCs being common mechanisms of injury in this age group. Even classically low-energy mechanisms can result in elevated ISS scores, which are associated with higher mortality in both...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2020-12-01
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| Series: | Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2151459320971568 |