Abstract:Proximal humerus fractures (FHP) represent 5 6% of all fractures in adults and occur more frequently in older adults due to poor bone quality, the initial evaluation and knowing the risk factors that the patient may have is essential to determine the most appropriate treatment and avoid complications. Pseudoarthrosis of the proximal humerus, despite having a frequency ranging from 1.1% to 8%, must be studied so that the doctor can resolve it, the elderly population tends to cope well, due to low functional dem… Show more
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