proximal humeral fracture
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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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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25756440 <Internet> http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=2190987
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 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: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34101691 https://journals.lww.com/jbjsjournal/Abstract/2021/08180/One_Versus_3_Week_Immobilization_Period_for.4.aspx