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  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Geriatric medicine
  • Traumatology

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  • Proximal humerus fractures are prevalent in the elderly population.
  • Management strategies for complex fractures are not standardized.
  • Non-operative care and locked plating have been traditional treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current treatment options for proximal humerus fractures.
  • To discuss the evolving role of arthroplasty in managing these fractures.
  • To highlight the importance of patient-specific factors in treatment selection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of treatment modalities for proximal humerus fractures.
  • Analysis of indications and outcomes for non-operative management, locked plating, and arthroplasty.
  • Discussion of factors influencing treatment decisions in complex cases.

Main Results:

  • Non-operative management and locked plating remain common treatments.
  • Shoulder arthroplasty is increasingly considered but requires well-defined indications.
  • Pre-injury function, patient expectations, and bone quality are critical considerations.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment decisions for proximal humerus fractures should be individualized.
  • Further research is needed to clarify optimal indications for arthroplasty.
  • A comprehensive assessment of patient factors is essential for successful outcomes.