High Rate of AVN but Excellent Patient Reported Outcomes after ORIF of Proximal Humerus Fracture Dislocations: Should ORIF be Considered as Primary Treatment?

• Published in: Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
• Main Authors: Roddy, Erika, Kandemir, Utku
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 22.05.2023
• Subjects: Proximal Humerus; Avascular Necrosis; Fracture Dislocation

Proximal humerus fracture dislocations, excluding 2-part greater tuberosity fracture dislocations, are rare injuries. Outcomes after open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of these injuries have not been well-described in the literature. The purpose of this study was to report the radiographic and...