Abstract:Proximal humerus fracture accounts to about 4-5% of all the fractures and is the third most common fracture in the elderly population. Though several modalities of treatment exist there are no clear guidelines or consensus to the optimal method of treatment of these fractures especially in the elderly population. This study was based in a tertiary hospital with the objectives to assess the functional outcome of surgical treatment of proximal humerus fractures in the elderly population. Patients with proximal h… Show more
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