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ReviewCurrent osteoporosis reports2025

Osteoporotic Fractures of the Proximal Humerus: an In-Depth Review of Current Management Options.

Ahmet Berkay Girgin, Ahmet Acar, Ömer Torun, Hüseyin Bilgehan Çevik

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Review in Current osteoporosis reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Ahmet Berkay GirginDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Akyurt State Hospital, Yeşiltepe Nbhd., Mezbahane St., No: 2, Ankara, Turkey. abgirgin1995@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3293-8231
Ahmet AcarEtlik City Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences, Varlık Nbhd, Halil Sezai Erkut St, Akyurt, Ankara, 06170, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8378-4346
Ömer TorunEtlik City Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences, Varlık Nbhd, Halil Sezai Erkut St, Akyurt, Ankara, 06170, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5787-3908
Hüseyin Bilgehan ÇevikEtlik City Hospital, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences, Varlık Nbhd, Halil Sezai Erkut St, Akyurt, Ankara, 06170, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1945-3715

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewProximal humerus fractures are common osteoporosis-related fractures in the elderly population. Due to these fractures, the quality of life of patients decreases significantly. This review aims to (1) describe the epidemiology of osteoporosis-related proximal humerus fractures, (2) evaluate the current management of these fractures, and (3) address the economic burden of these fractures. RECENT

findingsRecent studies highlight that the incidence of proximal humerus fractures due to osteoporosis is increasing due to the increase in the elderly population. There are many methods in the literature for the treatment of these fractures, including nonsurgical treatment, minimally invasive surgery, open reduction internal fixation, intramedullary nailing and arthroplasty. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty is gaining popularity for the treatment of osteoporosis-related comminuted and displaced proximal humerus fractures in the elderly population. Post-treatment rehabilitation is as critical as the treatment itself. Osteoporosis-related proximal humeral fractures pose a serious problem in the elderly population. Multiple treatment options are available, and there is no consensus in the literature regarding treatment and rehabilitation protocols. The characteristics of the patient and the fracture should be evaluated together, and the appropriate treatment and rehabilitation protocol should be determined accordingly. Future studies should aim to standardize treatment and rehabilitation protocols and alleviate the economic burden caused by these fractures.

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Osteoporotic FracturesShoulder FracturesArthroplasty, Replacement, ShoulderFracture Fixation, InternalFracture Fixation, IntramedullaryHumansOsteoporosisQuality of LifeNonoperative treatmentOsteoporosisProximal humerus fractureRehabilitationReverse shoulder arthroplasty

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