The biomechanics of proximal humeral fractures: injury mechanism and cortical morphology - Majed A, Thangarajah T, Southgate DF, Reilly P, Bull A, Emery R.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to examine the effect of arm position on proximal humerus fracture configuration and to determine whether cortical thinning would predispose to fracture propagation and more complex patterns of injury. METHODS:...
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