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PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES   Neer Classification   Fractures of the proximal humerus are common, occur- ring most frequently in older pat... Humerus Fracture, Shoulder Anatomy, Rotator Cuff Tear, Healing Thoughts, Health Medicine, Musculoskeletal System, Medical School Studying, Rotator Cuff, After Surgery

PROXIMAL HUMERAL FRACTURES Neer Classification Fractures of the proximal humerus are common, occur- ring most frequently in older patients from a fall on the outstretched hand. The fragment is considered displaced if the displacement is greater than 1 cm or the angulation is greater than 45 degrees. The four-part classification proposed by Neer requires identification of the following four major fracture fragments and their relationships to one another on initial radiographs: (1) articular…

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FRACTURE OF DISTAL HUMERUS In adults, fractures of the distal humerus often require surgical fixation because they are usually caused by a high-energy injury and frequently are comminuted and/or intra-articular in location. Fracture patterns include supracondylar, transcondylar, intercondylar (T or Y), lateral or medial condyle, or epicondyle and isolated capitellar or trochlear fractures. Intra-articular fractures may be difficult to adequately assess on plain radiographs; therefore, CT…

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