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ArticleJournal of orthopaedic surgery and research2022

Anatomical study for the treatment of proximal humeral fracture through the medial approach.

Hao Xiang, Yan Wang, Yongliang Yang, Fanxiao Liu, Qingsen Lu, Lingpeng Kong, Mingzhen Li, Yong Han, Fu Wang

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Article in Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Hao Xiang *Department of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, No. 324, Jing Wu Road, Jinan, 250021, China.
Yan Wang *Medical Laboratory Diagnosis Center, Jinan Central Hospital, 105 Jie Fang Road, Jinan, 250013, China.
Yongliang YangDepartment of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jing Wu Road, Jinan, 250021, China.
Fanxiao LiuDepartment of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jing Wu Road, Jinan, 250021, China.
Qingsen LuDepartment of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jing Wu Road, Jinan, 250021, China.
Lingpeng KongDepartment of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jing Wu Road, Jinan, 250021, China.
Mingzhen LiDepartment of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jing Wu Road, Jinan, 250021, China.
Yong HanDepartment of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jing Wu Road, Jinan, 250021, China. hanyong_sd@sina.com.
Fu WangDepartment of Orthopedics, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, 324 Jing Wu Road, Jinan, 250021, China. wangfu197286@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7641-3475
Shandong Provincial Hospital · CNJinan Central Hospital · CNShandong University · CN

Funding

China Scholarship Council (CSC) 201808080126Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province ZR2021QH307Shandong Provincial Finance Department 2020FY019
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe treatment of complex 3- and 4-part proximal humeral fractures has been controversial due to numerous postoperative complications. With the further study of medial support and blood supply of humeral head, new techniques and conception are developing. The study aims to illustrate the medial approach of the proximal humeral fracture through cadaver autopsy.

methodUpper limbs from 19 cadavers have been dissected to expose the shoulder joint. We selected the coracoid process as the bony reference. Vernier caliper will be used to measure the following data, including distance from coracoid process to circumflex brachial artery, distance between anterior humeral circumflex artery (ACHA) and posterior circumflex brachial artery (PCHA) and their diameters. Assessment included the characteristics of the vascular supply around the humeral head, identification of the structures at risk, quality of exposure of the bony structures, and feasibility of fixation.

resultsThe medial approach is appropriate in 86.84% anatomical patterns. Between the lower part of the shoulder capsule and the insertion of conjoined tendon, the bony surface exposed was limited by the interval between ACHA and PCHA. An interval of 2 to 3 cm (24.29 ± 3.42 mm) was available for medial plate. ACHA (49.35 ± 8.13 mm, 35.14-68.53 mm) and PCHA (49.62 ± 7.82 mm, 37.67-66.76 mm) were about 5 cm away from the coracoid process. Risk structures including ACHA and PCHA originate in common, PCHA originated from the deep brachial artery (DBA), the presence of perforator vessels, musculocutaneous nerve intersects with ACHA, the diameter of PCHA: ACHA < 1.5. In 13.15% anatomical patterns, this risk structure should be taken seriously.

conclusionThe medial approach opens a new perspective in the optimal management of complex fractures of proximal humerus. Anatomical research proves that the medial approach is feasible. The interval between ACHA and PCHA is suitable for placement. Anatomical pattern and indication have been discussed, and we hypothesized that ACHA has been destroyed in complex PHFs. With further studies on the anatomy and mechanism of injury, the development of more clinical cases will be an important work of our institution in the future.

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Humeral HeadShoulder FracturesArmArteriesBone PlatesCadaverHumansAnterior humeral circumflex arteryMedial approachProximal humeral fractures

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