Complex trauma to the shoulder girdle, including the proximal humerus, the clavicle, and the scapula: current concepts in diagnosis and treatment.
Fractures to the shoulder girdle are common injuries in an aging population. Many techniques and theories lie behind the treatment of such injuries. Knowledge and understanding of current concepts for diagnosing and treating proximal humeral, clavicular, and scapular fractures and the theory behind them will help surgeons make informed decisions with regard to patient care.
Attending Physician, Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, Florida.
Mark A
MA
Mighell
Armodios M
AM
Hatzidakis
Randall J
RJ
Otto
J Tracy
JT
Watson
Benjamin J
BJ
Cottrell
Michael C
MC
Cusick
Ioannis P
IP
Pappou
D002968:Clavicle / Q000293:injuries*; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D006811:Humerus / Q000293:injuries*; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012540:Scapula / Q000293:injuries*; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries