Long-term results after non-plate head-preserving fixation of proximal humeral fractures.

A retrospective study was conducted to evaluate displaced proximal humeral fractures treated with a non-plate head-preserving fixation and to detect factors predicting functional outcome. After a median follow-up period of 79.7 months, 105 patients with nine A-fractures, 36 B-fractures and 60 C-fractures (nine two-part-fractures, 41 three-part fractures and 55 four-part fractures) were assessed.

Proximal humeral fractures in children and adolescents.

Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate possible reasons for the failure of closed reduction of proximal humerus fractures in children and adolescents. We assessed the rate of soft tissue entrapment, and we also investigated the long-term clinical and radiological results after an age- and deformity-focused treatment regimen according to national guidelines.

Methods: Forty-three patients were included in the study.