1. Proximal Humerus Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets
Acute surgical management of proximal humerus fractures: ORIF vs. ... may occur at the surgical neck, anatomic neck, greater tuberosity, and lesser tuberosity.
Updated: Sep 10 2023
2. Anatomy, Shoulder and Upper Limb, Humerus - StatPearls - NCBI
Aug 7, 2023 · Following the tubercles is the surgical neck of the humerus, a site commonly susceptible to fractures.
The humerus is the largest bone of the upper extremity and defines the human brachium (arm). It articulates proximally with the glenoid via the glenohumeral (GH) joint and distally with the radius and ulna at the elbow joint. The most proximal portion of the humerus is the head of the humerus, which forms a ball and socket joint with the glenoid cavity on the scapula.[1] Just inferior to the head of the humerus is the anatomical neck of the humerus, which divides the head of the humerus from the greater and lesser tubercles. The anatomical neck of the humerus is the residual epiphyseal plate. An intertubercular groove appears proximally, which demarcates the two tubercles vertically. Following the tubercles is the surgical neck of the humerus, a site commonly susceptible to fractures.
3. Proximal Humerus Fracture - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Aug 4, 2023 · The most frequently fractured site of the humerus especially in elderly is the surgical neck which is an area of constriction distal to the ...
Proximal humerus fractures (PHF) account for 5-6% of all adult fractures[1]. There is increasing recognition given in regard to managing these fractures in the setting of elderly, low-energy falls as these events are contributing to the global impact of direct and indirect costs of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. Moreover, as the general population continues to age and an increasing percentage of these patients are being considered bone density compromised, the overall nonoperative and operative management of PHFs continue to receive considerable attention in the literature.
4. Proximal Humeral Fractures - Injuries; Poisoning - Merck Manuals
The surgical neck of the humerus is fractured. Key anatomic landmarks in the proximal humerus ...
Proximal Humeral Fractures - Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis & prognosis from the Merck Manuals - Medical Professional Version.
5. The Humerus - Proximal - Shaft - Distal - TeachMeAnatomy
The surgical neck extends from just distal to the tuberosities to the shaft of the humerus. The axillary nerve and circumflex humeral vessels lie against the ...
The humerus is the bone that forms the upper arm, and joins it to the shoulder and forearm. The proximal region articulates with the scapula and clavicle, whilst
6. Humerus | Radiology Reference Article | Radiopaedia.org
The surgical neck is found just inferior to the tubercles where the shaft begins. The surgical neck is a common site for fractures (hence its name), while ...
The humerus (plural: humeri) is a tubular bone of the arm that articulates proximally at the shoulder with the glenoid of the scapula, and distally at the elbow, with the radius and ulna. Gross anatomy Osteology The humerus begins proximally a...
7. Proximal Humerus Fractures Eugene, OR - Justin Hudson MD
Surgical neck fractures: Fractures of the surgical neck are most common in osteoporotic bone. These fractures also damage the axillary nerve that carries ...
Proximal humerus fractures including humeral head fractures, surgical neck fractures and greater tuberosity fractures are treated by Dr Justin Hudson in Eugene, Salem, Springfield and Corvallis, OR.
8. Fracture of the Neck of the Humerus | Orthopedic Surgeon Las Vegas NV
A broken proximal humerus will have to be surgically replaced or repaired. A surgeon may secure the bone pieces together with the help of screws, plates, and ...
Fracture of the Neck of the Humerus. If you would like to schedule an appointment or learn more about the Knee and Shoulder Institute procedures & treatments performed by Las Vegas, Nevada board-certified surgeons Steven C. Thomas, MD and Gregory T. Bigler, MD. Contact the office today click here.
9. Treatment of the surgical neck fracture of the humerus with a novel ...
May 15, 2019 · No consensus exists on the treatment of proximal humerus fractures, especially in the elderly patients with osteoporosis.
No consensus exists on the treatment of proximal humerus fractures, especially in the elderly patients with osteoporosis. This study was aimed to evaluate the biomechanical characteristics of a novel external fixator in treating two-part surgical neck fracture of the proximal humerus in the elderly patients with osteoporosis. Sixteen female elderly humeral shaft specimens with osteoporosis were randomized into 2 groups. Models with the surgical neck two-part fracture of the proximal humerus were built, in which a novel external fixator (test group) and a clover plate (control group) were applied separately. In the test group, the fracture was firstly fixed with intersection pinning using 3 Schanz pins (3.5 mm), followed by the novel external fixation frame. In the control group, a clover plate and 6 cortical bone screws were applied. Biomechanical testing of the specimens was performed to assess the resistance to load bearing and torsional stress. The parameters of the two groups were compared using independent t-test. Ultimate bearing capacity and load bearing at different parts with the humerus rotation were higher (P < 0.05) in the external fixator group (145.16 ± 17.42 N and 140 N respectively) than those in the plate group (120.21 ± 13.15 N and 69.63 ± 25.16–90.78 ± 17.18 N respectively). As for resistance to torsional stress, plate’s torque fluctuated between 1 Nm and 5 Nm, while the external fixator’s torque values were more evenly (P < 0.01) distributed with the fluctuation within 1 Nm. In the fixation of two-part humeral fracture in elderly patients with osteoporosis, the new external fixator seemed to be superior to plate fixation in load bearing and resistance to torsional stress.
10. Proximal Humerus Fractures Treatment & Management
May 4, 2023 · Displacement of surgical-neck fractures typically produces an angulation with an anterior apex and medial displacement of the shaft due to the ...
Successful treatment of fractures of the proximal humerus (ie, that portion involving the glenohumeral articulation) presents a challenge for physicians. Many factors must be considered when developing a treatment plan.
11. Proximal Humerus Fractures - Physiopedia
Surgical neck: Located between the tuberosities and the shaft. Intertubercular groove: a narrow groove between the greater tuberosity and the lesser tuberosity.
Fracture of the proximal humerus is a common injury often seen in older patients and one of the true osteoporotic fractures.[1][2] Proximal humerus fracture (PHF) includes all fractures to the anatomical neck, surgical neck, greater tuberosity (GT), or lesser tuberosity, either isolated or in combination.[3]
12. Surgical Neck of Humerus - AnatomyZone
The surgical neck of the humerus on the other hand is a constriction of the humerus located inferior to the greater and lesser tubercles. It is a clinically ...
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13. Why Do They Call It: The Surgical Neck of the Humerus?
Nov 4, 2016 · The surgical neck of the humerus is the most common fracture site on the proximal humerus. · Just because you see a fracture of the surgical neck ...
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14. Proximal Humerus - Shoulder Fractures
Surgical neck fractures: Fractures of the surgical neck are most common in patients with osteoporotic bone. These fractures also damage the axillary nerve that ...
Dr Steven Struhl treats proximal humerus fractures in Westchester, New York. Click here to learn more about the shoulder fractures treatments.
15. Anatomic Neck Fracture of Humerus - Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics
following removal of the head fragment and reaining of the shaft, the humeral component is implanted in 30 to 40 deg of retroversion relative the epicondyles of ...
vascular supply to the humeral head Two Part Articular Segment Displacement fracture plane is through the anatomic (not surgical neck); anatomic neck represents the old eiphyseal plate; surgical neck represents the weakened area below the tuberosities and head approximately 2 cm distal to the anatomic neck; significant chondral defects and minimally separated fragments may go ... Read more