[Displaced proximal humeral fracture--conservative treatment]

The results of 42 patients with displaced proximal humeral fractures treated by conservative methods were reviewed. Follow-up evaluation included clinical and radiographic examination median two years after the trauma. The results were assessed using Neer's protocol. The patients were asked to assess the results. The patients assessed the results better than the Neer score (p < 0.001). The patients' response to non-operative treatment was satisfactory. It is concluded that the Neer classification of the results underestimates the degree of satisfaction achieved by the patients. It is concluded that displaced proximal humeral fractures can be treated satisfactorily by non-operative methods.