Humeral surgical neck fracture

The humerus surgical neck is located 2 to 3 cm below the anatomical neck, above the pectoralis major stop. The transition from cancellous bone to dense bone is slightly thinner, which is an anatomical weak link. Fractures are common and can occur at all ages , The elderly are more, the humeral surgical neck fracture displacement is more serious, more local bleeding, special attention should be paid.