Abstract
The proximal humerus tends to fracture into four distinct fragments: the humeral shaft, the greater and lesser tuberosities, and the articular surface [1]. Neer based his classification system on displacement of these fragments by greater than 1 cm or angulation of more than 45°. In a retrospective review, Neer found that 85 % of fractures were considered to be minimally displaced and nonoperative management led to satisfactory results. Displaced two-part greater tuberosity fractures, according to the above criteria, were treated with open reduction and internal fixation [1, 2].
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 123-135 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319341095 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319341071 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Greater tuberosity fractures
- Greater tuberosity fractures
- Kirschner wires
- Langer’s lines
- Minimally invasive treatment
- Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine