title: Proximal humeral fractures: current concepts in classification, treatment and outcomes.
abstract: Most proximal humeral fractures are stable injuries of the ageing population, and can be successfully treated non-operatively. The management of the smaller number of more complex displaced fractures is more controversial and new fixation techniques have greatly increased the range of fractures that may benefit from surgery. This article explores current concepts in the classification and clinical aspects of these injuries, reviewing the indications, innovations and outcomes for the most common methods of treatment.
authors.affiliation: Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: I R
authors.initials: IR
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Amin
authors.forename: T O
authors.initials: TO
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000379:methods; D003657:Decision Making; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D058430:Humeral Head / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012784:Shoulder Fractures / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*