Predictors of Mortality in Head-Preserving Treatment for Dislocated Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis of 522 Cases with a Minimum Follow-Up of 5 Years

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-543735
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.54373

Klute, Lisa ; Henssler, Leopold ; Pfeifer, Christian

; Berner, Arne ; Schneider, Teresa ; Kobeck, Miriam ; Alt, Volker

; Kerschbaum, Maximilian

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Abstract

Purpose: Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are among the most common fractures in elderly patients, but there is still inadequate knowledge about mortality risk factors after such injuries. In order to provide the best possible therapy, individual risk factors have to be considered and evaluated thoroughly. There is still controversy regarding treatment decisions for proximal humerus fractures, ...