title: Complications after hemiarthroplasty for fractures of the proximal humerus.
abstract: Humeral head replacement is frequently used in the treatment of selected fractures of the proximal humerus. This technique is usually successful in terms of pain relief and patient satisfaction. However, complications may occur and can adversely affect outcome. Careful preoperative planning, meticulous surgical technique, and appropriate postoperative rehabilitation are the best methods to promote a successful result. Potential complications and methods to avoid them at initial surgery should be reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Center for Shoulder, Elbow, and Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.
authors.forename: Gregory N
authors.initials: GN
authors.lastname: Lervick
authors.forename: Raymond M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.forename: William N
authors.initials: WN
authors.lastname: Levine
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000534:rehabilitation; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000601:surgery; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*