Neer classification of proximal humeral fractures | 合法醫療器材資訊網

TheNeersystemdividestheproximalhumerusintofourpartsandconsidersnotthefractureline,butthedisplacementasbeingsignificantintermsof ...

The Neer classification of proximal humeral fractures is probably the most frequently used system along with the AO classification of proximal humeral fractures[1]. The terminology and factors which influence the classification are essential for the utility of radiology reports of proximal humeral fractures[2].

The two main components of the classification are the number of fracture parts and the displacement 1,4-6.

The Neer system divides the proximal humerus[3] into four parts and considers not the fracture line, but the displacement as being significant in terms of classification.

The four parts are:

Displacement is on a per-part basis. A fracture part is considered displaced if angulation exc...