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Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery - British Volume, Vol 68-B, Issue 4, 570-573
Copyright © 1986 by British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery

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Fractures of the proximal humeral epiphysis. Their influence on humeral growth

MP Baxter and JJ Wiley

We have reviewed the notes and radiographs of 57 patients with fractures of the proximal humeral epiphysis and examined 30 of them at 2 to 8 years after injury. Regardless of treatment the maximum shortening of the humerus was 2 cm and residual varus angulation was insignificant. Manipulation of a displaced, fresh fracture did not improve the final outcome with respect to humeral growth or function; and open reduction is very rarely indicated.


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