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. 2004 Feb;18(2):126-7.
doi: 10.1097/00005131-200402000-00015.

Four part fractures of the proximal humerus

Mohit Bhandari  1 , Gary Matthys, Michael D McKee; Evidence-Based Orthopaedic Trauma Working Group
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Four part fractures of the proximal humerus

Mohit Bhandari et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Feb.

Abstract

Background: Four part fractures of the proximal humerus represent approximately 5% of all proximal humeral fractures. Treatment options for these displaced fractures include nonoperative treatment, open reduction and internal fixation, and arthroplasty. Presently, there is a lack of consensus on the optimal management strategy for this complex injury.

Objective: To determine the effect of alternate devices in the management of four part proximal humerus fractures in patients on the risks of reoperation, need for implant removal at 1 year, and pain.

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  • Four part fractures of the proximal humerus.
    Handoll HH, Gibson JN, Madhok R. Handoll HH, et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Jul;18(6):390; author reply 390. doi: 10.1097/00005131-200407000-00012. J Orthop Trauma. 2004. PMID: 15213507 No abstract available.

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