Outcome of Proximal Humerus Fractures :Anatomic Neck Fractures vs Surgical Neck Fractures

From April ,2014 to April 2015,31 patients with fractures of the proximal humerus were treated in our hospital. According to anatomic neck fractures (ANF) and surgical neck fractures (SNF), we divided the patients into two groups. All the patients were followed at least 1 year.

Inclusion Criteria:

-From May ,2013 to April 2015, patients with fractures of the proximal humerus who were treated with locking plate.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients had pathologic fractures,
• Patients had previous surgery on the affected shoulder,
• Patients were treated with shoulder arthroplasty.
• Patients were treated with intramedullary nail.