Most proximal humeral fractures are treated non-surgically, although surgical treatment has gained popularity. The purpose of this study was to determine changes in the surgical treatment of ...

A proximal fracture occurs close ... appearance of the bone. Treatment will depend on the condition. Depending on severity, conditions affecting the humerus may be treated conservatively (without ...

Posteriorly displaced fractures may be angulated or displaced medially or laterally. Uncommonly, direct force applied to the flexed elbow may displace the distal humerus fracture anteriorly.