Fracture of the proximal humerus in an elderly patient is best treated by?
Fracture Proximal Humerus MC fracture in osteoporotic postmenopausal women Classification of fracture - Neer classification Complications - Axillary nerve injury, Shoulder stiffness & Malunion, AVN of the humeral head Treatment Undisplaced - Immobilization in a sling (Cuff & Collar or Triangular sling) x 4 weeksDisplaced & Unstable - Closed reduction & internal fixation with percutaneous pinning or nailing(Refer: Watson Jones Textbook of Ohopedics & Trauma, 6thedition, pg no: 536-538)
K-wire fixation
Open reduction internal fixation
Cuff and sling only
Manual reduction and Slab application
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