56 cases of complex fracture of the proximal humerus are presented. The results were satisfactory at most of the patients concerning the residual pain (mean pain Constant score: 12,39/15). Nevertheless, the strength (mean strength Constant score: 9,43/25) and joint mobility of the shoulder (mean mobility Constant score: 18,48/40) remained very limited. The most important complications were resorption of the tuberosities (10,7 %), migration tuberosities (7,1 %) and superior migration of the humeral head (21,4 %). The authors analyze the factors that have influenced the results of this treatment.

56 cases of complex fracture of the proximal humerus are presented. The results were satisfactory at most of the patients concerning the residual pain (mean pain Constant score: 12,39/15). Nevertheless, the strength (mean strength Constant score: 9,43/25) and joint mobility of the shoulder (mean mobility Constant score: 18,48/40) remained very limited. The most important complications were resorption of the tuberosities (10,7 %), migration tuberosities (7,1 %) and superior migration of the humeral head (21,4 %). The authors analyze the factors that have influenced the results of this treatment.