Radiographic patterns of osteoporotic proximal humerus fractures

Conclusions Osteoporosis of the proximal humerus was identified in 72% of patients during a two year period; most of these patients were elderly females sustaining low energy trauma. These fractures showed to have specific radiographic patterns, as comminution of metaphysis and tuberosities, impaction of fragments, and inferior subluxation of the humeral head. These patterns can be assessed with the simple observation of a 2-plan view of a radiograph, without the use of specific software. Level of evidence Level III, observational study.
Source: European Journal of Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research