Return to work after proximal humeral fractures: a single center study comparing conservative versus operative treatment.

Background: Adequate treatment of proximal humeral fractures (PHF) is essential for restoring shoulder function and expediting return-to-work (RTW). This study aims to assess the impact of conservative and operative treatments on RTW and PHF recovery.

Objective & Methods: In a retrospective case-control study, 858 patients (aged 18-68) treated for PHF between 2018 and 2021 were included.