Shoulder Fractures
| Definition: |
Fractures of the proximal humerus, including the head, anatomic and surgical necks, and tuberosities. |
| Notes: |
refers to SHOULDER, not SHOULDER JOINT; restricted to fract of proximal humerus (head, neck, tuberosities): do not confuse with HUMERAL FRACTURES (non-head, etc.) |
Shoulder Fractures Definitions and Terms
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