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Epidemiology of proximal humerus fractures

Authors: Sandra Iglesias-Rodríguez, Diego Matías Domínguez-Prado, Alejandro García-Reza, Daniel Fernández-Fernández, Elena Pérez-Alfonso, Javier García-Piñeiro, Manuel Castro-Menéndez

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research | Issue 1/2021

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Proximal humerus fractures (PHF) are very common and a serious health problem [1]. They are the seventh most frequent fractures in adults [2]. Their prevalence varies from 4 to 10% of all fractures, according to several studies conducted in different populations [3]. Their treatment is sometimes controversial and some cases may be technically challenging. The incidence rate of these fractures shows considerable variation depending on the geographical area and the year of the study [4, 5]. This rate has been suggested to be increasing along with the increase of elderly patients [6‐8]. …

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Title: Epidemiology of proximal humerus fractures
Authors: Sandra Iglesias-Rodríguez
Diego Matías Domínguez-Prado
Alejandro García-Reza
Daniel Fernández-Fernández
Elena Pérez-Alfonso
Javier García-Piñeiro
Manuel Castro-Menéndez
Publication date: 01-12-2021
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1749-799X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-021-02551-x

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