Le fratture dell’omero prossimale in età pediatrica
Abstract
FRACTURES OF THE PROXIMAL HUMERUS IN THE PEDIATRIC AGE
In the paediatric population, sports, falls and car accidents can result in proximal humerus fractures. Since the
proximal humeral growth plate is responsible for up to 80% of the growth of the humerus, remodelling of these
fractures in children is enormous: the younger the patient, the higher the potential for remodelling. Most proximal
paediatric humeral fractures can be treated successfully by closed means. However, some patient factors or fracture
characteristics may prompt for surgical treatment.
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© Società Italiana Ortopedici Traumatologi Ospedalieri d’Italia 2018 , 2018
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