Effect of osteosynthesis, primary hemiarthroplasty, and non-surgical management for displaced four-part fractures of the proximal humerus in elderly: a multi-centre, randomised clinical trial

BACKGROUND: Fractures of the proximal humerus are common injuries and account for 4–5 percent of all fractures, second only to hip and wrist fractures. The incidence is positively correlated with age and osteoporosis, and is likely to increase. Displaced four-part fractures are among the most severe...

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Autores principales: Brorson, Stig, Olsen, Bo Sanderhoff, Frich, Lars Henrik, Jensen, Steen Lund, Johannsen, Hans Viggo, Sørensen, Anne Kathrine, Hrobjartsson, Asbjørn
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2009
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Study Protocol
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2714035/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19586546
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-10-51

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2714035/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19586546
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-10-51

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