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Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care 2006; 14(1): 28-33
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-872548
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Arthroplasty for Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures

V. Frič1 , M. Šesták1
  • 1Orthopaedic Department, 3rd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
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02 March 2006 (online)

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Abstract

The method of choice in the treatment of severe comminuted proximal humeral fractures with dislocated fragments is shoulder arthroplasty. In acute traumatology hemiarthroplasty is usually indicated. The indication is a fracture with a high risk of avascular necrosis of the humeral head and fractures that cannot be reconstructed. The authors describe the type of classification used, surgical technique, complications specific for this region and outcomes. In the conclusion they formulate the basic recommendations for this type of operation.

Key words

proximal humeral fractures - shoulder arthroplasty - surgical technique

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V. Frič

Orthopaedic Department · 3rd Faculty of Medicine · Charles University

Prague-Vinohrady

Šrobárova 50

10034 Prague 10

Czech Republic

Email: fric@fnkv.cz