Trends in the surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures – a nationwide 23-year study in Finland

An increase in the incidence of the surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures was seen in Finland in 1987-2009. Fracture plating became increasingly popular since 2002. As optimal indications for each surgical treatment modality in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures are not known, critical evaluation of each individual treatment method is needed.