Healio

Indications, results using arthroplasty or ORIF for distal humerus fractures differ

With ORIF, the goal is restoring overall arm function. “For standard bi-column fractures that aren’t terribly low [or] comminuted, the bi-plating technique or 90°-90° fixation is usually our ...
Healio

ORIF may be better than hemiarthroplasty for some proximal humerus fractures

Research indicates a significant clinical benefit with open reduction and internal fixation compared to hemiarthroplasty for patients with three- and four-part proximal humerus fractures with initial ...
Medical Dialogues

Study Finds Intramedullary Nailing Superior to Dual Plating in Selected Shoulder Fractures

Proximal humeral fractures are common, particularly among older adults, and can significantly impair shoulder function.

Does Stryker’s (SYK) New Humerus Nailing System Clarify Its Long-Term Medtech Edge?

In February 2026, Stryker launched the T2 Alpha Humerus Nailing System, a SOMA-informed humeral fracture solution designed to ...
Medscape

Evaluation and Classification of Proximal Humeral Fractures

At most major medical centers, Orthopaedic Grand Rounds are lectures given by orthopaedic surgeons of national and international prominence, providing opportunities for faculty, residents, and fellows ...
Business Wire

Exactech Humeral Reconstruction Prosthesis Two-Year Patient Outcomes Demonstrate Significant Improvements in Pain and Range of Motion, No Cases of Humeral Loosening

GAINESVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exactech, a developer and producer of innovative implants, instrumentation, and smart technologies for joint replacement surgery, announced that a new study 1 that ...

Stryker Launches T2 Alpha Humerus Nailing System for Fracture Care

SYK launches the T2 Alpha Humerus Nailing System to enhance complex fracture care, boosting procedural efficiency and strengthening its trauma portfolio.