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Fractures of the Proximal Humerus

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Editors:
  1. Peter Biberthaler

    1. Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany

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  2. Chlodwig Kirchhoff

    1. Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany

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  3. James P. Waddell

    1. St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada

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  • Provides an up-to-date review of current practices and treatment options
  • Shares many tips and insights for the best surgical outcomes
  • Written by an international, independent group of experts in the field

Part of the book series: Strategies in Fracture Treatments (SFT)

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Table of contents (29 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Basics

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Epidemiology

      • Marc Beirer
      Pages 3-7

    3. Anatomy

      • Lukas K. L. Postl
      Pages 9-11

    4. Risk Factors for Proximal Humerus Fractures

      • Moritz Crönlein
      Pages 13-18

    5. Biomechanics of the Shoulder

      • Philipp Ahrens
      Pages 19-24

    6. Physical Examination

      • Ulrich Irlenbusch
      Pages 25-26

    7. Plain Imaging

      • Sonja M. Kirchhoff
      Pages 27-33

    8. Special Imaging

      • Sonja M. Kirchhoff
      Pages 35-44

  3. Fracture Morphology and Injury Pattern

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 45-45
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    2. Classifications

      • Arne J. Venjakob
      Pages 47-52

    3. Fracture Dislocation of the Humeral Head

      • Florian B. Imhoff, Chlodwig Kirchhoff
      Pages 53-59

    4. Multiple Injury

      • Stefan Huber-Wagner, Elaine Schubert, Rolf Lefering, Peter Biberthaler
      Pages 61-66

  4. Preoperative Considerations

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
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    2. Cuff Disorders

      • Stefan Buchmann
      Pages 69-74

    3. Osteoporosis and BMD of the Proximal Humerus

      • Ingo J. Banke
      Pages 75-81

    4. Surgical Decision Making

      • Gunther H. Sandmann
      Pages 83-86

  5. Conservative Treatment

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-87
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    2. Non-operative Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures

      • Ashesh Kumar, James P. Waddell
      Pages 89-98

  6. Surgical Management

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 99-99
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About this book

This series provides a clearly structured and comprehensive overview of fracture treatments based on the most recent scientific data. Each book in the series is organized anatomically, so the surgeon can quickly access practical aspects, examples, pearls and pitfalls. In this first volume in the series, fractures of the proximal humerus are examined with an overview of fracture morphology, injury pattern, preoperative considerations, conservative treatment, surgical management and postoperative care. Fractures of the Proximal Humerus is written by a group of experts from the Association for the Rationale Treatment of Fractures (ARTOF) who aim to provide an independent, unbiased summary of fracture treatments to improve clinical outcomes. Trauma and orthopaedic surgeons worldwide who are searching for current knowledge of new implants, therapeutic strategies and advancements will be able to quickly and accurately apply the information from this book to provide the best possible care for their patients.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Trauma Surgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany

    Peter Biberthaler, Chlodwig Kirchhoff

  • St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada

    James P. Waddell

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Fractures of the Proximal Humerus

  • Editors: Peter Biberthaler, Chlodwig Kirchhoff, James P. Waddell

  • Series Title: Strategies in Fracture Treatments

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-20300-3

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2015

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-20299-0Published: 10 November 2015

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-37325-6Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-20300-3Published: 28 October 2015

  • Series ISSN: 2364-8295

  • Series E-ISSN: 2364-8309

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XI, 262

  • Topics: Orthopedics

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