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ArticleCureus2024

Satisfactory Short-Term Outcomes of Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty for Complex Three- and Four-Part Fractures of the Humeral Head in Octogenarians.

Ioannis Gigis, Theofylaktos Kyriakidis, Triantafyllos Katsimentzas, Alexandros Nenopoulos, Roderich Heikenfeld, Konstantinos Ditsios, Periklis Papadopoulos

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Ioannis Gigis2nd Orthopaedic Department, General Hospital "G. Gennimatas" Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Theofylaktos Kyriakidis2nd Orthopaedic Department, General Hospital "G. Gennimatas" Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Triantafyllos Katsimentzas2nd Orthopaedic Department, General Hospital "G. Gennimatas" Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Alexandros Nenopoulos2nd Orthopaedic Department, General Hospital "G. Gennimatas" Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Roderich HeikenfeldCenter for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, St. Elisabeth Group - Catholic Hospitals Rhein-Ruhr, Herne, DEU.
Konstantinos Ditsios2nd Orthopaedic Department, General Hospital "G. Gennimatas" Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Periklis Papadopoulos2nd Orthopaedic Department, General Hospital "G. Gennimatas" Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki · GRSt. Elisabeth-Hospital Bochum · DE

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Abstract

backgroundProximal humeral fractures with severe comminution and poor bone quality are among the most common injuries in the elderly population. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) has been widely used to manage complex three- and four-part humeral head fractures. The purpose of the present study was to report the result of this technique in the demanding population of octogenarians. MATERIALS AND

methodsTwenty-six patients above the age of 80 years were included in the study and followed for a minimum of one-year follow-up. To assess the functional outcomes the postoperative range of motion (ROM), the Constant score, the visual analog scale for pain, and the disability of the arm and shoulder score (DASH) were measured at 6 and 12 months. Radiological assessment and potential complications were also recorded.

resultsThe mean age of the study population was 81.9 years (81-86) at the time of surgery. There was a statistically significant improvement in all outcomes over the follow-up intervals. Shoulder ROM was 125.7

conclusionRSA is a safe and reliable surgical option with satisfactory outcomes to manage complex three- and four-part fractures of the humeral head as it can provide prompt pain relief and function in octogenarians.

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clinical outcomeselderlyhumeral head fractureoctogenariansreverse shoulder arthroplasty

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PMCPMC10915686
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