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Revista Cubana de Ortopedia y Traumatología
On-line version ISSN 1561-3100
Abstract
FUENTES GARCES, Angel Daisel; TARRAGONA REINOSO, Ricardo Jesús and MARRERO RIVERON, Luis Oscar. Displaced fracture of proximal humerus. Rev Cubana Ortop Traumatol [online]. 2023, vol.37, n.3 Epub Apr 15, 2024. ISSN 1561-3100.
Introduction:
Fractures of the proximal humerus represent 4 to 6% of all fractures and 10% in some population groups. Surgical management allows anatomical healing of bones and soft tissues; promotes limb function and minimizes risk.
Objective:
To evaluate the different types of treatment for proximal humerus fractures from the presentation of four cases.
Case report:
Four patients were evaluated by the Constant scale, regardless of the surgical procedure. Three of them had a minimum follow-up of six months and exceeded 80 points. The other patient was kept in consultation for three months and achieved a score above 50.
Conclusions:
The surgical method should allow stable fixation for early joint mobilization. When choosing it, age, fracture geometry, bone quality and Hertel criteria must be taken into account.
Keywords : proximal humerus fracture; Constant's test; Hertel's criteria.