Proximal Humerus Fractures and Treatment Options

What is the second commonest cause of death in children?

What is the most common cause of femur fractures in the nonambulatory infant?

Which injury pattern is NOT a red flag for Non-Accidental Injury?

Which type of fracture is commonly associated with an avulsion fracture of the base of the 5th metatarsal?

What is a significant aspect determining the stability of ankle mortise?

What is the most common site for fractures in the elderly with osteoporosis due to minimal trauma?

What is the 30-day mortality rate for neck of femur fractures in the UK?

Which fracture is often a result of a direct blow onto the knee and may be treated with open reduction and internal fixation?

In lower limb trauma, what carries a higher risk of neck of femur (NOF) fracture?

What is the main goal in managing pelvic fractures in young people associated with high velocity trauma?

Which type of fracture is characterized by bending and incomplete breakage of the bone, often seen in children due to their bone flexibility?

In paediatric fractures, what component of bones is larger compared to adults, making them susceptible to a different injury pattern?

Which type of fracture involves an incomplete break across the bone shaft, typically seen in children due to their more pliable bones?

What is the most common type of fracture in children, characterized by a bulging of the outer surface of the bone without a complete break?

In paediatric fractures, at what time period after injury does remodelling or worsening of deformity due to growth occur?

Which type of fracture is characterized by a disruption in the continuity of the bone and is often seen in children?

In which type of fracture is there a skin breach, and the extent of the wound determines the severity?

What is the term used to describe a fracture with more than two pieces of bone?

What is the term for a fracture that involves both bone fracture and joint dislocation?

In the context of fracture management, what is the term for the application of Plaster of Paris or a removable splint?

What is the prognosis if Osteogenesis Imperfecta Non-Accidental Injury is left unreported?

In the context of Compartment Syndrome, what are the most commonly affected areas?

What is the main type of Compartment Syndrome that occurs most commonly after trauma?

What is the primary cause of Compartment Syndrome?

Which symptom is characteristic of Compartment Syndrome?

What is the third most common fracture in patients over 65 years of age?

Which type of fixation offers increased proximal stability for proximal humerus fractures?

What is the mechanism of injury for fractures of the humeral shaft?

Which type of fracture is typically treated with hemiarthroplasty?

What is commonly used for fixation of 3–4 part proximal humerus fractures?

What is the rate of union with good functional restoration and minimal angular deformity for humeral fractures treated nonsurgically?

In humeral fractures, which type of fractures are most commonly associated with neuropraxia?

What is the percentage of reported cases where spontaneous recovery of nerve function is found in spiral fractures of the distal 1/3?

What is the recommended treatment for unstable forearm fractures and open forearm fractures?

In distal radius fractures, what is the preferred method of treatment?

What is the primary goal in the treatment of elbow fractures?

Which type of fractures necessitate stable internal fixation of the articular surface and segment to the metaphysis and diaphysis in the distal humerus?

What kind of plate is recommended for fixation in forearm fractures?

Which type of fracture would necessitate early range of motion of the elbow in treatment?