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.

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Cureus
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2024-09-28
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.70368
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Shoulder Injury and Treatment
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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

R. Manjunatha, Ankur Salwan, H M Naveena, Ajay Koushik
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Shoulder Injury and Treatment
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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

R. Manjunatha, Ankur Salwan, H M Naveena, Ajay Koushik
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Abstract

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.

CureusVol. 16(9)
Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (IN), Subbaiah Medical College (IN), M.S. Ramaiah Medical College (IN)
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