Fractures of the Proximal Humerus (Strategies in Fracture Treatments)

This series provides a clearly structured and comprehensive overview of fracture treatments based on the most recent scientific data. Each book in the series is organized anatomically, so the surgeon can quickly access practical aspects, examples, pearls and pitfalls. In this first volume in the series, fractures of the proximal humerus are examined with an overview of fracture morphology, injury pattern, preoperative considerations, conservative treatment, surgical management and postoperative care. Fractures of the Proximal Humerus is written by a group of experts from the Association for the Rationale Treatment of Fractures (ARTOF) who aim to provide an independent, unbiased summary of fracture treatments to improve clinical outcomes. Trauma and orthopaedic surgeons worldwide who are searching for current knowledge of new implants, therapeutic strategies and advancements will be able to quickly and accurately apply the information from this book to provide the best possible care for their patients. Front Matter....Pages i-xi Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Epidemiology....Pages 3-7 Anatomy....Pages 9-11 Risk Factors for Proximal Humerus Fractures....Pages 13-18 Biomechanics of the Shoulder....Pages 19-24 Physical Examination....Pages 25-26 Plain Imaging....Pages 27-33 Special Imaging....Pages 35-44 Front Matter....Pages 45-45 Classifications....Pages 47-52 Fracture Dislocation of the Humeral Head....Pages 53-59 Multiple Injury....Pages 61-66 Front Matter....Pages 67-67 Cuff Disorders....Pages 69-74 Osteoporosis and BMD of the Proximal Humerus....Pages 75-81 Surgical Decision Making....Pages 83-86 Front Matter....Pages 87-87 Non-operative Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures....Pages 89-98 Front Matter....Pages 99-99 Intraoperative Considerations....Pages 101-107 Two and Three Part Fractures....Pages 109-111 3- and 4-Part Fractures....Pages 113-119 Front Matter....Pages 121-121 Arthroscopic Options for Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures....Pages 123-131 Pathological Fracture of the Humerus....Pages 133-152 Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation....Pages 153-170 Front Matter....Pages 121-121 Scoring....Pages 171-177 Assessment of Functional Deficits Caused by Fracture of the Proximal Humerus....Pages 179-183 Front Matter....Pages 185-185 Complication Management Malunion/Non-union Proximal Humeral Fractures....Pages 187-195 Complication Management: Stiffness....Pages 197-203 Complication Management (AVN)....Pages 205-210 Management of Vascular Lesions in Shoulder Trauma....Pages 211-217 Nerve Injury During Treatment of the Proximal Humerus Fracture....Pages 219-223 Periprosthetic Complications....Pages 225-238 Front Matter....Pages 239-239 Fracture Management in Children....Pages 241-255 Back Matter....Pages 257-262 In this book fractures of the proximal humerus are examined in detail, with an overview of fracture morphology, injury pattern, preoperative considerations, conservative treatment, surgical management and postoperative care. It is organized anatomically, with a clear structure based on the most recent scientific data to allow surgeons to quickly access key information, practical aspects, pearls and pitfalls. The book is written by a group of experts from the Association for the Rationale Treatment of Fractures (ARTOF) who aim to provide an independent, unbiased summary of proximal humerus fracture treatments to improve clinical outcomes. Trauma and orthopaedic surgeons worldwide who are searching for current knowledge of new implants, therapeutic strategies and advancements will be able to quickly and accurately apply the information from this book to provide the best possible care for their patients