though ORIF can be attempted in some young, active patients. Up to 90% of 4-part fractures result in avascular necrosis of the humeral head. [7] The goal is to achieve union of the tuberosities to ...

Proximal humeral fractures can be treated conservatively ... a surgical procedure called an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) or a shoulder replacement including a hemiarthroplasty or ...

Compartment syndrome of the arm is an uncommon entity, and to our knowledge has never been previously reported following intramedullary fixation of the humerus. In view of the increasing ...