Open AccessProximal Humerus Geriatric Fracture Care: Fix, Replace, or Nonoperative Treatment?
Author(s) -
Jeffrey O’Donnell,
Mark J. Gage
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000002233
Subject(s) - medicine , humerus , proximal humerus , humerus fracture , fracture (geology) , humeral fracture , physical therapy , surgery , geotechnical engineering , engineering
Decision-making in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures can be challenging. A careful assessment of the patient's anticipated activity and specific fracture features can help determine which treatment strategy best aligns with an individual's goals. Treatment of geriatric proximal humerus fractures is dependent on these factors and an awareness of one's own technical ability.