The Results of Nonoperative Treatment for Three- and Four-Part Fractures of the Proximal Humerus in Low-Demand Patients

Abstract

Although the individual fracture type does not have an influence on functional results, these results are better in patients younger than 65 years with three-part fractures. The results of the nonoperative treatment of these fractures are satisfactory even in elderly patients. The radiographic appearances did not correspond with the functional results.