The surgical management of proximal humerus fractures requires familiarity with more than one fixation method. Although locked proximal humeral plates have become very popular, the extensive ...

In my opinion, reverse shoulder prostheses (RSP) should not be used to treat primary proximal humerus fractures. While I agree with Dr. Galatz that in some rare cases, such as fractures associated ...

At most major medical centers, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are lectures given by orthopaedic surgeons of national and international prominence, providing opportunities for faculty, residents, and fellows ...

China: A new study published in BMC Surgery suggests that intramedullary nailing may offer faster recovery and improved ...

Older adults of Norwegian origin and those who are unmarried face an increased risk for humerus fractures, with a higher ...

Designed to make for a simplified operating room experience, this new system includes both plates and nails that share the same instrumentation and screws. Polarus 3 Solution offers two plate options ...

The results of a recent Nordic collaboration study showed that there is no difference in functional results between operative and non-operative treatment in persons aged 60 or more with displaced ...

In adults having primary elective shoulder replacement for pain and functional loss after a previous proximal humeral fracture (not acute trauma), what is the clinical and cost effectiveness of ...

Stryker SYK recently announced the launch of the T2 Alpha Humerus Nailing System, expanding its T2 Alpha product portfolio. The new system is designed to simplify surgical procedures for humeral ...