Proximal humerus fractures are the third-most common fracture in older patients. Non- or minimally displaced, these fractures usually heal uneventfully, leading to good functional outcomes.

The humerus bone is located in the upper arm between the elbow and shoulder. It’s the longest bone in the arm, and supports movement in the arm and shoulder. Keep reading to learn more about ...

In many cases, proximal and mid-shaft humerus fractures don’t require surgery because the broken ends usually stay close together. This makes it easier for your humerus to heal on its own.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Mark A. Mighell, MD, discussed several tips and techniques for treating proximal humerus fractures.“In my session, I spoke ...

Proximal humeral fractures are not rare, accounting for 4% to 5% of all fractures in the United States. Most of these fractures are minimally displaced or nondisplaced and can be managed ...

Background Proximal humeral fractures are common osteoporotic fractures. Most proximal humeral fractures are treated non-surgically, although surgical treatment has gained popularity. The purpose ...

Proximal humerus fracture: The humerus is a bone in the upper arm. The term “ proximal ” refers to the part of this bone that has a ball-like shape and connects with the socket of the shoulder ...

This is the first industry device to treat proximal humeral (shoulder) fractures. Conventus Orthopaedics Receives FDA Clearance for PH Cage™, Proximal Humerus Implant Device.

Background The cartilage of the epiphyseal plate might be 2–5 times weaker than surrounding fibrous tissue; therefore epiphyseal (growth) plates are very sensitive to their surrounding mechanical ...

The distal humerus and proximal ulna are the primary elbow joint bones. The hinge joint allows the elbow to bend and straighten. It also helps with hand motion by allowing the forearm to rotate.