The humelock hemiarthoplasty device for both primary and failed management of proximal humerus fractures: a case series.

Abstract

Fractures of the proximal humerus account for 4-5% of all fractures. Managing proximal humerus fractures operatively and non-operatively have their respective complications both short- and long-term. We present our experience using the Humelock hemiarthoplasty device for both primary and failed management of proximal humeral fractures. We present four different examples from ten cases that include a failure of internal fixation, a failure of intramedullary nailing, a complex case in a patient with multiple co-morbidities, and a failure of nonoperative management. The patients in our series had multiple injuries and the device allowed early mobilization and produced good results. We suggest that this device has a role in the failure of primary and secondary management of proximal humeral fractures in a district general hospital setting.

• Authors: Ikram A, Singh J, Jagarnauth S, Khan W S, Hambidge J
• Journal: The open orthopaedics journal (Open Orthop J) Vol. 9 Pg. 1-6 ( 2015) ISSN: 1874-3250 [Print] United Arab Emirates
• PMID: 25674183 (Publication Type: Journal Article)