Proximal Humerus Fractures (Monograph Series) (American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

Area of Focus: Shoulder & Upper Extremity and Trauma

Improve your ability to assess and successfully manage challenging proximal humerus fractures. This portable reference offers a comprehensive discussion of current concepts in closed treatment, minimally invasive techniques, and traditional methods. Emphasizing the importance of sound clinical assessment, the respected authors set out to help you determine the appropriate treatment plan that will result in positive patient outcomes.
Chapters include:

Classification and closed treatment
Percutaneous treatment
Open reduction and internal fixation
Humeral head replacement arthroplasty
Late sequelae of proximal humerus fractures