Journal article
A scoping review of the proximal humerus fracture literature
Abstract
BackgroundProximal humerus fractures are a common fragility fracture that significantly affects the independence of older adults. The outcomes of these fractures are frequently disappointing and previous systematic reviews are unable to guide clinical practice. Through an integrated knowledge user collaboration, we sought to map the breadth of literature available to guide the management of proximal humerus fractures.MethodsWe utilized a …
Authors
Slobogean GP; Johal H; Lefaivre KA; MacIntyre NJ; Sprague S; Scott T; Guy P; Cripton PA; McKee M; Bhandari M
Journal
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, Vol. 16, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2015
DOI
10.1186/s12891-015-0564-8
ISSN
1471-2474