The surgical management of proximal humerus fractures requires familiarity with more than one fixation method. Although locked proximal humeral plates have become very popular, the extensive ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . While many proximal humerus fractures can be treated nonoperatively, different techniques, methods and ...

At most major medical centers, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are lectures given by orthopaedic surgeons of national and international prominence, providing opportunities for faculty, residents, and fellows ...

(HealthDay News) — When an older patient breaks the upper arm, surgery is often no better than simply immobilizing the limb, according to a new study. The study was published in the March 10 issue of ...

The results of a recent Nordic collaboration study showed that there is no difference in functional results between operative and non-operative treatment in persons aged 60 or more with displaced ...

A shoulder fracture is a broken bone in the shoulder. These fractures typically occur after a fall or high impact collision. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat a shoulder fracture. The ...

Patients with proximal humerus fractures demonstrated substantially higher mortality rates than their matched control individuals from the general population over a 2-year period, with the highest ...

CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Olympus Corporation of the Americas announced market availability of its 510(k)-cleared Telegraph Evolution(R) surgical nail system from FH ...

The humerus bone is located in the upper arm between the elbow and shoulder. It’s the longest bone in the arm, and supports movement in the arm and shoulder. Keep reading to learn more about your ...