Abstract
PURPOSE: To discuss the use of intramedullary nailing in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly. METHOD: Review of the existing literature on intramedullary nailing of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly. RESULTS: Intramedullary nailing of proximal humeral fractures as minimal invasive technique has certain advantages in view of soft tissue damage, blood loss and operation time. On the other hand it might not be the ideal solution for more complex fracture types. CONCLUSION: Intramedullary nailing of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly is a valid treatment option with some advantages compared to plating. However operative treatment of these fractures still has a large re-operation rate compared to non-operative treatment.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 266 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 11 Aug 2025 |
Keywords
- Fracture
- Intramedullary nail
- Osteosynthesis
- Proximal humerus
- Humans
- Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary/methods instrumentation
- Shoulder Fractures/surgery diagnostic imaging
- Aged
- Bone Nails
- Treatment Outcome
- Aged, 80 and over
- Fracture Healing/physiology
- Female
- Male
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