Proximal humerus fx

Question 1

most common classification scheme for proximal humerus fx

Answer 1

Neer

Question 2

What muscles attach to greater tuberosity of humerus

Answer 2

• Supraspinatus
• Infraspinatus
• Teres minor

Question 3

What muscles attaches to lesser tuberosity of humerus

Answer 3

Subscapularis

Question 4

What muscles attaches to proximal shaft of humerus

Answer 4

pectoralis

Question 5

What muscle attached to more distal shaft of humerus

Answer 5

Deltoid

Question 6

What does CRPP mean

Answer 6

Closed reduction and percutaneous pinning

Question 7

what are the surgical options for proximal humerus fx

Answer 7

• CRPP
• Plate and screws
• IM rod
• Hemi
• Reverse shoulder

Question 8

in proximal humerus, How much more proximal is the superior aspect of the articular surface than the greater tuberosity? (for gauging depth of arthroplasty)

Answer 8

10mm