Abstract: Background and Objectives: Proximal humerus fractures, which make about 45 percent of humeral fractures, account for four to five percent of fractures. The purpose of this research is to evaluate and examine the functional results of internal fixation for proximal humerus fractures.
Materials and Methods: The present investigation was carried out in Department of Orthopedics, Mahavir Institute of Medical Sciences, Vikarabad, Telangana, India. This study is a prospective investigation conducted between January 2015 to December 2015, using a sample size of 20 cases. In this study, proper informed permission was gained from every patient involved, ensuring that they were fully aware of the nature and purpose of the research and voluntarily agreed to participate.
Results: A major clinical challenge is managing complex fractures of the humerus consisting of three or four pieces. Achieving exact anatomical alignment and stable fixation is essential for the best possible results, but the surgeon must also take care to protect the surrounding soft tissues to reduce the danger of avascular necrosis of the femoral head. It is generally accepted in the body of research that, in the case of shoulder fractures, the two most important elements for attaining a satisfactory functional outcome are anatomical reduction of the fracture and a stable fixation, irrespective of the particular procedure and implant utilized. Furthermore, the timely initiation of functional rehabilitation is essential to attaining this intended result.
Conclusion: There is no doubt that the learning curve related to the selected implants has a major effect. Although a strict rehabilitation program is necessary to maximize recovery, the application of an expert surgical technique is critical to minimize issues. In most cases, internal fixation and open reduction are effective ways to treat fractures with two or three pieces.
