Abstract:Introduction: Three and four -part fractures represent 13%-16% of proximal humeral fractures. They occur more frequently in older patients after the cancellous bone has become weakened by senility and osteopenia. Treatment options for these displaced fractures include closed reduction and k-wire fixation, open reduction and internal fixation and arthroplasty. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the functional results in patient with three and four-part proximal humeral fractures treated by differe… Show more
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