Femoral neck fractures: current management.

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Abstract

[Indexed for MEDLINE] 2. J Orthop Trauma. 2021 Aug 1;35(Suppl 2):S3-S4. doi: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002158. Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fracture. Schultz BJ(1), Lowe DT, Egol KA, Zuckerman JD. Author information: (1)Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, NY. There are a variety of treatment options available for proximal humerus fractures, including nonoperative management, open reduction internal fixation with screws, locking plates, intramedullary nailing, or suture fixation, and arthroplasty, including hemiarthroplasty and total shoulder replacements. Fracture characteristics, including the number of fracture parts and involvement of the humeral head and glenoid and the patient's functional status and postoperative goals help dictate the optimal choice. Although the indications for hemiarthroplasty as treatment for severe proximal humerus fractures have narrowed, the authors believe that there is a still a place for this technique in practice. Copyright © 2021 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1097/BOT.0000000000002158