A 1953 case series by Neer, Brown, and McLaughlin presenting 20 proximal humeral neck fractures with dislocation of the head fragment, asking: what is the best treatment for these rare, high-energy injuries when the head fragment is extruded and devoid of soft-tissue attachments?
This landmark paper introduced the concept of using shoulder replacement for severe proximal humerus fractures, establishing a treatment paradigm that remains relevant today when managing unreconstructable three and four-part fractures in appropriate patients.
A 1953 case series by Neer, Brown, and McLaughlin presenting 20 proximal humeral neck fractures with dislocation of the head fragment, asking: what is the best treatment for these rare, high-energy injuries when the head fragment is extruded and devoid of soft-tissue attachments?
This landmark paper introduced the concept of using shoulder replacement for severe proximal humerus fractures, establishing a treatment paradigm that remains relevant today when managing unreconstructable three and four-part fractures in appropriate patients.