Typically occur in elderly osteoporotic patients from FOOSH mechanism
Must rule-out axillary and brachial plexus neurovascular injuries
45% have nerve injury (axillary most common)
Greater tuberosity fracture suggests rotator cuff tear
Lesser tuberosity fracture suggests posterior shoulder dislocation
45% have nerve injury (axillary most common)
Proximal humerus fracture
Adult
Scaphoid fracture
Proximal
Humerus fracture
Shaft
Scapular fracture
Distal