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Table 3 Fracture type and treatment in included studies

From: Conservative treatment of 3-part and 4-part proximal humeral fractures: a systematic review

Author

Fracture type

Treatment

Van den Broek et al. 2007 [11] Arch Orthop Trauma Surg

3- and 4-part Neer

Sling 4 weeks + passive ROM after 1 week

Olerud et al. 2011 JSES [12]

3-part Neer

Sling 2 weeks + rhb

Olerud et al. 2011 JSES [13]

4-part Neer

Sling 2 weeks + rhb

Torrens et al. 2011 JOT [14]

3 and 4-part Neer

Sling 3 weeks + rhb

Yüksel et al. 2011 JOT [15]

3 and 4-part Neer

Velpau 2 weeks + passive ROM after 2 weeks

Boons et al. 2012 Clinic. Ort [16].

4-part Neer

Shoulder in mobilizer 2 weeks + rhb