Proximal Humerus Fractures
A proximal humerus fracture is a common injury to the shoulder. A proximal humerus fracture shows up when the ball, of the ball-and-socket shoulder joint, is broken. The fracture is actually at the top of the arm bone (the humerus). Ed Reschke/Getty Images Ed Reschke/Getty Images What Is a Displaced Proximal Humerus Fracture? When the bone is not in proper alignment, the fracture is called displaced. In general, the more displaced parts, the worse the prognosis....