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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2026

Reverse Versus Modified Judet Approach for Extra-Articular Glenoid Neck and Scapular Body Fractures: A Retrospective Study.

Qianxi Wang, Zehao Guo, Jingtian Shi, Mingfan Wu, Huai Jiang, Cong Sui, Yukang Que, Peng He, Yong Hu, Shenglin Xu

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Qianxi WangDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0582-707X
Zehao GuoDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Jingtian ShiDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Mingfan WuDepartment of Orthopedics, Lu'an Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Lu'an, Anhui, China.
Huai JiangDepartment of Orthopedics, Lu'an Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Lu'an, Anhui, China.
Cong SuiDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Yukang QueDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Peng HeDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Yong HuDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
Shenglin XuDepartment of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.

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Major Project of Scientific Research of the Anhui Provincial Department of Education 2024AH040116Major scientific research projects of the Health Commission of Anhui Province AHWJ2023A10008Program for Upgrading Basic and Clinical Collaborative Research of Anhui Medical University 2023xkjT031Research Fund of Anhui Institute of Translational Medicine 2022zhyx-C34Research Fund Project of Anhui Institute of Translational Medicine 2025zh-07
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objectiveThe reverse Judet approach is a modified technique for scapular fractures, designed to reduce tissue damage and minimize surgical morbidity. However, its comparative efficacy and safety relative to the modified Judet approach have not been well established. Therefore, this study aimed to (1) evaluation of the safety and feasibility of reverse Judet approach for scapular fractures and (2) comparing the advantages and disadvantages of reverse Judet and modified Judet approaches in perioperative indicators and postoperative functional recovery.

methodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 40 patients with extra-articular glenoid neck or scapular body fractures admitted between July 2021 and September 2023. The cohort comprised 18 cases in the reverse Judet group and 22 cases in the modified Judet group. Baseline data, surgical parameters (incision length, flap area, operative time, intraoperative blood loss), functional outcomes (DASH score, Constant-Murley score), and complications were recorded.

resultsThere were no significant differences in baseline characteristics between the two groups. The reverse Judet group showed significantly better outcomes compared to the modified Judet group in terms of incision length (15.2 ± 1.3 vs. 20.1 ± 1.0 cm, p < 0.001) and flap area (49.5 ± 6.2 cm

conclusionThe reverse Judet approach offers benefits such as smaller incisions and less tissue damage while providing adequate exposure for fracture reduction and fixation. Functional recovery is similar to that of the modified Judet approach. Its minimally invasive nature and better esthetic results make it a more comprehensive surgical option for posterior shoulder issues. Although this study did not find an increased risk of flap complications, larger studies are necessary to further improve flap design.

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Fracture Fixation, InternalFractures, BoneGlenoid CavityScapulaAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcomeclinical outcomesmodified Judetreverse Judetscapular fracture

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