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Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the treatment of Proximal humeral fractures in the Elderly (ReShAPE trial) : study protocol for a multicentre combined randomised controlled and observational trial.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Interventions for treating proximal humeral fractures in adults.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2022Pooled it
- Cement augmentation of the proximal humerus internal locking system in elderly patients: a multicenter randomized controlled trial.Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery · 2019Trial
- Reverse shoulder arthroplasty for acute Neer type III and IV proximal humeral head fractures with different humeral stem inclination versus nonsurgical treatment: a prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial.JSES international · 2026Article
- Non-operative versus reverse shoulder arthroplasty for the treatment of 3- or 4-part proximal humeral fractures: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2025Review
- Examination of degenerative and damaged glenohumeral joint tissue samples with calorimetric analyses.Frontiers in cell and developmental biology · 2025Review
- Locking plate fixation versus intramedullary nail fixation for the treatment of multifragmentary proximal humerus fractures (OTA/AO type 11C): a preliminary comparison of clinical efficacy.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Simultaneous Bilateral Proximal Humerus Fractures Treated with Single-Stage Bilateral Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty.Case reports in orthopedics · 2022Article
- Remote Follow-up of Shoulder Arthroplasty Patients During COVID-19 Pandemic - Is This the way Forward?Journal of shoulder and elbow arthroplasty · 2022Article
- Quotation errors related to the Proximal Fracture of the Humerus Evaluation by Randomization (ProFHER) study.Shoulder & elbow · 2021Article
- Outcomes following arthroplasty for proximal humeral fractures.Journal of clinical orthopaedics and trauma · 2020Review
- High-Energy Proximal Humerus Fractures in Geriatric Patients: A Review.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2020Review
- Simultaneous bilateral reverse shoulder arthroplasty for bilateral four-part fracture of the proximal humerus in an elderly patient: A case report.Trauma case reports · 2019Article
- Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Geriatric Proximal Humerus Fracture Dislocation With Concomitant Nerve Injury.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2019Article
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15 authors at 11 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundProximal humeral fractures are common in older patients. The majority are minimally displaced and are associated with good outcomes after nonoperative treatment. Poorer outcomes are associated with displaced, multipart fractures. There is no clear benefit from surgical fracture fixation compared to nonoperative treatment. Replacement of the fractured humeral head with a hemiarthroplasty is another treatment option, but has not been shown to be clearly superior to nonoperative treatment or internal fixation. Recently, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty has been used to treat these fractures, particularly in the older population with several case series demonstrating good outcomes. No comparative trial has been performed to test the effectiveness of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty against nonoperative treatment. METHODS/
designReShAPE (Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for the treatment of Proximal humeral fractures in the Elderly) is a multicenter combined randomized and observational study. The primary objective is to compare pain and function 12 months post fracture using the American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) score in patients aged 70 years or older with three- and four-part proximal humeral fractures treated by either reverse shoulder arthroplasty or nonoperative treatment. Secondary outcome measures will include the DASH (Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) score, the EQ-5D (EuroQol Health Survey), the EQ-VAS, pain, radiological parameters and complications. DISCUSSION: The study will assess the effectiveness of reverse shoulder arthroplasty for complex proximal humeral fractures and thereby guide treatment of a common injury in the older population.
trial registrationWorld Health Organization Universal Trial Number (WHO UTN): U1111-1180-5452 . Registered on 10 March 2016. Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR): 12616000345482 . Registered on 16 March 2016.
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