Management of proximal humerus fractures: a review of contemporary treatment options.

Proximal humerus fractures are frequent injuries, representing the third most common fracture in geriatric patients. Due to the variety of fracture patterns, patient profiles, and subspecialty training of treating physicians, management of these fractures continues to garner debate. Nonoperative treatment remains the mainstay for most fractures; however, operative treatment has increased over the last decade. The purpose of this article is to provide a contemporary review of the clinical evaluation, classification, and management of proximal humerus fractures.