Management of Posttraumatic Avascular Necrosis of the Proximal Humerus.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The etiology of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the proximal humerus can be classified as idiopathic or posttraumatic, the latter being mainly due to proximal humerus fractures. Evidence suggests that posttraumatic AVN may require surgical intervention more often than idiopathic AVN of the proximal humerus. This article provides a comprehensive review of the management of posttraumatic AVN of the proximal humerus. Early stage AVN (stages 1 to 3) is commonly treated with nonoperative intervention or core decompression of the humeral head, whereas later stage disease (stages 4 and 5) may require hemiarthroplasty or total shoulder arthroplasty to restore function. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 2021;44(6):367-375.].
Medical subject headings
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Shoulder
- Hemiarthroplasty
- Osteonecrosis
- Shoulder Fractures
Anatomy
- humerus
- shoulder