The fracture extends into the trochlear groove. Figure 6a. A displaced lateral condyle fracture of the humerus. Figure 6b. This patient underwent an open reduction and percutaneous pinning of this ...

Proximal humeral fractures are not rare, accounting for 4% to 5% of all fractures in the United States. [1] Most of these fractures are minimally displaced or nondisplaced and can be managed ...

Nonoperative treatment for older patients with proximal humerus fractures may yield comparable 2-year outcomes vs. surgery. Researchers questioned the benefits of operative treatment with locking ...