Fractures of the proximal humerus, including the head, anatomic and surgical necks, and tuberosities.
Synonyms: Fractures, Greater Tuberosity, Fracture, Greater Tuberosity, Shoulder Fractures, Shoulder Fracture, Proximal Humeral Fracture, Fractures, Shoulder, Greater Tuberosity Fracture, Humeral Fracture, Proximal, Fracture, Proximal Humeral, Fracture, Shoulder, Humeral Fractures, Proximal, Greater Tuberosity Fractures, Proximal Humeral Fractures, Fractures, Proximal Humeral
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refers to SHOULDER, not SHOULDER JOINT; restricted to fractures of proximal humerus (head, neck, tuberosities): do not confuse with HUMERAL FRACTURES
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D012784