Highlights of Pediatric proximal humerus

The content of the pediatric proximal humeral fracture management has been authored by Anna Clarke (UK) and Dorien Schneidmüller (DE) with Mamoun Kremli (SA) and Fergal Monsell (UK) as editors.

Visit the module entry page here!

This module covers the treatment options for:

• Salter-Harris type I and II
• Torus/buckle and greenstick fractures
• Simple and multifragmentary complete metaphyseal fractures

This includes detailed procedures on K-wire and elastic nail fixation, in addition to nonoperative management with immobilization of the shoulder.

The module is complemented with pages dedicated to patient assessment, complications, technical failures, and developmental anatomy.

Read all release notes and the table of contents here.

This module has been developed to provide clear, evidence- and experience-based guidelines to pediatric and general orthopedic surgeons. The content includes a spectrum of options from simple immobilization to complex open surgery.

We welcome your feedback enabling us to continue to provide relevant and practical material to support your clinical practice.