A Study Examining the Functional Outcomes of Conservative and Surgical Management of Three- and Four-Part Proximal Humerus Fractures in Individuals Aged Over 50 Years
Conservative treatment of three-part and four-part proximal humerus fractures in patients over 50 years provides better functional outcomes than surgical intervention. Conservative management should be considered the preferred treatment approach, especially in elderly patients with low-demand lifestyles.
Authors
- R. Manjunatha
- Ankur Salwan
- H M Naveena
- Ajay Koushik
Institutions
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (IN)
- Subbaiah Medical College (IN)
- M.S. Ramaiah Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.70368
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57