For Doctors Proximal Humeral Fractures, Extra Articular 2-Part, Surgical Neck, Impaction Treatment Reverse Arthroplasty Main indications

Proximal Humeral Fractures, Extra ​Articular 2-Part, Surgical Neck, Impaction Treatment Reverse Arthroplasty

Main indications

Displaced fractures in elderly patients

Supporting indications

• Comminuted fractures of the tuberosities and/or small fragments of the tuberosities such as avulsion or impression fractures
• Proximal humeral fractures with a preexisting rotator cuff tear

Advantages

• Shoulder function less dependent on healing of the tuberosities
• Predictable satisfactory outcome in relation to pain relief and shoulder function
• One-step procedure

Disadvantages

• Special experience of the surgeon necessary
• Minimal revision options if surgery fails