Long-stemmed Hemiarthroplasty with Cerclage Wiring for the Treatment of Split-Head Fractures of the Proximal Humerus with Metaphyseal Extension: A Report of 2 Cases.

Andreas PangopoulosK SolouA KouzelisS PapagiannisI TataniZ T Kokkalis

Published in: Journal of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty (2022)

We report the functional and radiological outcomes of two cases of a rare proximal humeral fracture's pattern - combination of splitting-head and metaphyseal comminution - that were managed with long-stemmed hemiarthroplasty and cerclage wire and demonstrated good midterm clinical outcome.

Keyphrases

hip fracture
preterm birth
optic nerve
total hip arthroplasty
combination therapy
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
insulin resistance
weight loss