ArticleEuropean journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie2014
Delayed ORIF of proximal humerus fractures at a minimum of 3 weeks from injury: a functional outcome study.
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- Short-term Clinical Outcome of Dual Plate Fixation in the Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures with Calcar Comminution.Orthopaedic surgery · 2023Article
- Revision Arthroscopic Greater Tuberosity Fracture Fixation and Implant Removal: An Open to Arthroscopic Approach.Arthroscopy techniques · 2021Article
- The dual subscapularis procedure: a modified Hawkins' technique for neglected posterior fracture/dislocation of the shoulder.European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie · 2019Article
- Long-term Results, Functional Outcomes and Complications after Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Neglected and Displaced Greater Tuberosity of Humerus Fractures.The archives of bone and joint surgery · 2016Article
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Abstract
purposeTo evaluate the clinical results of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in proximal humerus fractures with delayed presentation.
designRetrospective comparative study.
settingLevel III.
methodsFrom June 2005 to June 2010, thirty-nine (39) proximal humerus fractures were treated with ORIF after a delay of 21-120 days from the initial injury. Patients were divided into three groups: (1) isolated 2-part greater tuberosity fractures; (2) part surgical neck fractures; and (3) 3- and 4-part complex fractures. The range of motion (ROM), visual analogue scale (VAS), Constant-Murley score, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) scoring system score and Simple Shoulder Test (SST) score were all recorded. The results were analyzed with the use of the Mann-Whitney U test and stratified by age, gender, side of injury, interval from injury to surgery, and postoperative functional results. Additionally, the results of different fracture types and complications were compared across the three groups.
resultsThe mean forward flexion was 143.8°±28.9°, external rotation was 33.2°±19.6°, and internal rotation was up to the T10 level. The mean VAS was 0.8±1.2; the mean Constant score was 82.0±15.0; the UCLA score was 27.2±7.1; and the mean SST was 9.5±2.0 at the last follow-up. There were no significant differences among the three groups except in internal rotation. Compared to those without any complications, patients with complications demonstrated worse ROM and a lower functional score (p<0.05).
conclusionsDelayed treatment of proximal humerus fractures is a challenging problem. With appropriate surgical technique, satisfactory results can be expected with respect to different fracture types, and complications may be avoided regardless of delay. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic Level IV.
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