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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 104-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 4 - 4
1 Nov 2022
Adapa A Shetty S Kumar A Pai S
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Abstract

Background

Fractures Proximal humerus account for nearly 10 % of geriatric fractures. The treatment options varies. There is no consensus regarding the optimal treatment, with almost all modalities giving functionally poor outcomes. Hence literature recommends conservative management over surgical options. MULTILOC nail with its design seems to be a promising tool in treating these fractures. We hereby report our early experience in the treatment of 37 elderly patients

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To evaluate the radiological outcome with regards to union, collapse, screw back out/cut through, implant failures, Greater tuberosity migration. To evaluate the functional outcome at the end of 6 months using Constant score