Conventional radiographic views and 2-D and 3-D CT scan reconstructions of proximal humeral fractures were compared to determine the indications for other CT diagnostics based on the fractured parts.

Some people require surgery to fix a broken humerus, but this depends on the pattern of the fracture and injuries to the surrounding tissues. Fractures that don't require surgery are usually treated ...

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Introduction Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) comprise <3% of all fractures in children and adolescents. While it is accepted that minimally displaced PHFs can be treated conservatively, the ...