Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly

Treatment Options for Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly and Their Implication on Personal Independence

This study is set to evaluate a proposed standard for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures

This study investigates the effect of routine treatment algorithm for proximal humerus fractures. All applied treatments are approved and reflect routine practice. The follow-up investigation as planned for this study is associated with only minimal risk for the concerned patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age of 65 years or above
• Proximal humerus fracture
• Informed consent by the patient or legal representatives to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• More than one fracture, polytrauma
• Suspicion of a pathological fracture in the context of known or unknown malignancy
• Previous surgery of the proximal humerus on the same side
• High energy trauma
• Open Fracture
• Insufficient German language skills