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ReviewZeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie2017

[Upper extremity fractures in the elderly].

Roland Biber, S Grüninger, H J Bail

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Review in Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 authors.

Roland BiberUniversitätsklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Deutschland. biber@klinikum-nuernberg.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7700-0311
S GrüningerUniversitätsklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Deutschland.
H J BailUniversitätsklinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Klinikum Nürnberg, Nürnberg, Deutschland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Upper extremity fractures in the elderly are very frequent and second only to hip fractures in the group of fragility fractures. Their impact on mobility and functional decline seems to be underestimated especially when they occur in combination with lower extremity fractures. Fractures of the proximal humerus and the distal radius can often be treated conservatively; however, the indications for operative treatment must not be based on fracture morphology alone and due consideration should be given to all concomitant circumstances affecting functional aspects of patients. Operative treatment of proximal humeral fractures may aim either at preserving the humeral head or at prosthetic replacement. There is broad agreement that this decision should depend on the condition of the humeral head fragment (degree of damage, perfusion). Fixation of distal radial fractures is commonly performed with angular volar stable plates. The more complex the fracture, the more likely conservative treatment will fail.

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AgedAged, 80 and overArm InjuriesArthroplasty, ReplacementCombined Modality TherapyEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleFracture Fixation, InternalFractures, BoneGeriatric AssessmentHumansImmobilizationMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeCombined modality therapyHumeral fractureImmobilizationOsteoporotic fracturesRadius fracture

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