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proximal humeral fracture
Management:
- nonsurgical care of uncomplicated, displaced fractures of the proximal humerus [1]
- 1 week of immobilization non-inferior to 3 weeks for proximal humeral fractures not needing surgery [1,2]
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humerus
Specific
humeral neck fracture
General
humeral fracture
References
- Rangan A et al.
Surgical vs nonsurgical treatment of adults with displaced
fractures of the proximal humerus: The PROFHER randomized
clinical trial.
JAMA 2015 Mar 10; 313:1037
PMID: 25756440
http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2190987
- Martinez R, Santana F, Pardo A, Torrens C.
One versus 3-week immobilization period for nonoperatively treated
proximal humeral fractures: A prospective randomized trial.
J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021 Aug 18; 103:1491.
PMID: 34101691
https://journals.lww.com/jbjsjournal/Abstract/2021/08180/One_Versus_3_Week_Immobilization_Period_for.4.aspx