Background Proximal humeral fractures are common osteoporotic fractures. Most proximal humeral fractures are treated non-surgically, although surgical treatment has gained popularity. The purpose ...

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Horses in early stages of training or those returning from an extended layoff may be at higher risk for fatal proximal forelimb fractures than previously recognized, according to an Equine Health ...

Posteriorly displaced fractures may be angulated or displaced medially or laterally. Uncommonly, direct force applied to the flexed elbow may displace the distal humerus fracture anteriorly.

Operative fixation of isolated, closed humeral shaft fractures yielded a mean DASH score of 24.5 at 3-month follow-up. This was compared with a mean DASH score of 39.4 for nonoperative treatment.