Lesson 1: Proximal Humerus Fractures
Completion requirements
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Go through the activity to the end
Objectives
By the end of the session, you should be able
- Describe the anatomy of the proximal humerus and its relevance to fractures.
- Discuss the etiology and mechanism of injury of proximal humerus fractures.
- Identify the clinical presentation and physical findings.
- Interpret the radiological features and understand appropriate imaging modalities.
- Outline the principles of management—pharmacological, conservative, and operative.
- Recognize potential complications and describe methods for their prevention and management.