ReviewJSES reviews, reports, and techniques2026
Outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty vs. other surgical fixation methods for proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients.
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Abstract
Background: Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are among the most common osteoporotic injuries in elderly patients, typically resulting from low-energy mechanisms such as ground-level falls. Multiple surgical options exist, including reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA), open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), and hemiarthroplasty (HA), but the optimal treatment remains debated. This up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of rTSA, HA, and ORIF for treating PHFs in the geriatric population. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. PubMed (MEDLINE), EMBASE, and Web of Science were searched through January 2025. Eligible studies included randomized controlled trials or cohort studies comparing rTSA with HA and/or ORIF in patients aged ≥ 65 years. Two reviewers independently screened studies using predefined inclusion criteria. The primary outcome was postoperative functional scores; secondary outcomes included: complication rates, revision surgery rates, shoulder range of motion, and quality of life metrics. Results: Twenty studies met the inclusion criteria. rTSA demonstrated significantly better Constant-Murley Scores (standardized mean difference [SMD] = 0.67, Conclusion: rTSA offers superior functional outcomes and complication rates compared to HA and a more favorable revision profile than ORIF in elderly patients with PHFs. These findings support the growing preference for rTSA as the primary surgical treatment in this population, though further high-quality, long-term studies are needed to guide individualized decision-making.
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