Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Adults-A Scoping Review

Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common fracture type in adults, with their incidence increasing over time. There are varied approaches to both the classification and treatment of proximal humerus fractures. Optimal treatments for this fracture type are still widely open to debate. This review summarizes the current and historical treatment modalities for proximal humerus fractures. In this paper, we provide updates on the advances and trends in the epidemiology, classification, and operative and nonoperative treatments of proximal humerus fractures.

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Proximal humerus fractures, the third most common fracture type in adults, have diverse approaches to classification and treatment, with optimal treatments still under debate. This review summarizes current and historical treatment modalities for proximal humerus fractures, providing updates on advancements and trends in epidemiology, classification, and both operative and nonoperative treatments.