title: Fracture and fracture separation of the proximal humerus in children: report of 136 cases.
abstract: The authors report 136 fractures involving the proximal humerus in children (two-thirds with fractures of the proximal metaphysis, one-third with fractures of the epiphyseal growth plate). Functional and anatomical results are studied in 52 patients with a mean follow-up of 5 years (range 1-18 years). The results are compared with reports in the literature. Usually, treatment should not be operative. Surgical approach in older children with irreducible lesions is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004838:Epiphyses / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography