We reviewed 25 patients who underwent conservative treatment for proximal humerous fracture. Their average age was 69.2 years, ranging from 34 to 91 years.The follow-up period ranged from 1 month to 41 months, the mean of which was 9 months. Typing was done according to the Neer clssification and clinical assesment according to the Japanese Orthopaedic Association Scoring System (JOA score).
Typing was minimal displacement in 8, Group III-2part in 7, Group IV-2part in 2, Group IV-3part in 6, Group V 3part in 1, and Group VI-3part in 1.
24 patients showed union of the fractures, which 1 case had no union.
The average range of motion was 113.6 degrees flexion, 50.8 degrees externalrotation, and 68.4 degrees internal-rotation. The average JOA score was 77.8. Conservative treatment for proximal humerous fracture is considered to be very useful for elderly patients.
