VIDEO: Take a systematic approach when treating proximal humerus fractures

ByMark A. Mighell, MD

ByKristine Houck, MA, ELS

Fact checked byGina Brockenbrough, MA

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Improper fixation of proximal humerus fractures can result in complications.
Take a systematic approach and utilize X-rays to properly treat these fractures.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Mark A. Mighell, MD, discussed several tips and techniques for treating proximal humerus fractures.

“In my session, I spoke about five tips for treating proximal humerus fractures, which I think is important because we still see a lot of complications,” he said. “At the end of the day, you want to make sure you have a systematic way of fixing proximal humerus fractures with the ability to see [the fracture] with the X-ray,” Mighell added.

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Mighell MA. Treating proximal humerus fractures. Presented at: Orthopedics Today Hawaii; Jan. 7-11, 2024; Wailea, Hawaii.

Disclosures: Mighell reports no relevant financial disclosures.

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