J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1987 Jun;22(3):809-814. 10.4055/jkoa.1987.22.3.809.

The Proximal Humeral Fractures Treated by the Primary Prosthetic Replacement: A Report of 3 Cases

• Kim KH
• Choi IY
• Chung HK
• Kim S

• KMID: 2445758
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1987.22.3.809

Abstract

Four-part displaced fractures, four-part fracture-dislocations, impression fractures of the articular surface involving greater than 50% of the head, and head-splitting fractures are to be best treated by primary prosthetic replacement. 3 primary prosthetic replacements were performed for the treatment of the proximal humeral fractures(l case of four-part displaced fracture, 2 cases of fracture-dislocation) and all cases were followe( up at least 3 years. Case II had excellent result, case I was satisfactory, and case III failure by Neers numerical ratin method. There were proximal subluxation roentgenologically in case I and III.

Keyword

Fracture humerus; Proximal; Prosthesis

MeSH Terms

Head
Methods
Prostheses and Implants
Shoulder Fractures*