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Ultrasound Detection of Early Callus Formation in Proximal Humerus Fractures: Protocol for a Pilot and Prospective Cohort Study
2026-07-21
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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <h4>Introduction</h4> Proximal humerus fractures account for approximately 5–6% of all adult fractures and are primarily managed nonoperatively. Healing is conventionally monitored with radiographs, with radiopaque callus formation indicating healing. Visible radiographic callus appears weeks after biological union begins. Ultrasound provides a dynamic, radiation-free, and cost-effective method...
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- b8150d2c-87a1-5bab-b7f7-e88f9496426a
- DOI
- 10.64898/2026.07.20.26358520
