Shoulder hemiarthroplasty for fractures of the proximal humerus

Proximal humeral fractures were managed with primary hemiarthroplasty in 57 patients, 53 women (93%) and 4 men (7%) aged 51–87 years (mean 72.2). The mean follow-up period was 52 months (range 12–98), and the mean Constant score was 59.2 (range 38–76). Patients were very satisfied (n = 19); satisfie...

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Main Authors: Castricini, R., De Benedetto, M., Pirani, P., Panfoli, N., Pace, N.
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Springer Milan 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3148441/