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Flashcards in Proximal Humerus Non-Union Deck (1)
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epidemiology

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  • 90% of these fractures are managed non operatively in initial phases

non union is very rare (1-3%)

  • Non union risk factors - most probably relate to disruption of medially based HH blood supply
    • Medial metaphyseal comminution - 8% non union
    • Surgical neck fractures displaced 33-100% of shaft width - 10 % non union
    • Two part surgical neck fracture
    • Smoking - 5.5 x increase

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