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Cederwall A, Karlsson MK, Rosengren BE. Time trends in proximal humeral fractures from 1944 to 2020 - A cohort study in Malmö, Sweden. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:491. [PMID: 38914972 PMCID: PMC11194865 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07602-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Most studies infer increasing incidence of proximal humeral fractures (PHF) from the 1950´s until the 1990´s. Recent time trends are less clear. OBJECTIVES Our primary objective was to identify time trends in the age- and sex-adjusted adult incidence of PHF in Malmö, Sweden, from year 1944 until 2020. Our secondary objectives were to describe the variation in incidence according to age, the monthly distribution, and to compare data from the two most recent decades with earlier. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS Malmö has one emergency hospital where acute fractures are treated. We identified PHF in adult patients (≥ 18 years) by reviewing relevant radiology examinations during 17 sample years from year 1944 to 2020. We used jointpoint analyses to estimate time trends. RESULTS We identified 3 031 PHF during the study period (3 231 161 person years), 73% were sustained by women with mean age of 69 years (mean age in men 59). Joinpoint analyses indicated an increase in the age- and sex-adjusted incidence of PHF from year 1944 (52 per 100 000 person years) until 1977 (120 per 100 000) and thereafter a decrease until 2020 (85 per 100 000). A seasonal variation with more fractures during winter months, was apparent in earlier but not recent decades. CONCLUSIONS The age- and sex-adjusted incidence of PHF increased in Malmö, Sweden, from the 1940´s until year 1977 and thereafter decreased until 2020. More fractures were seen during winter months in earlier but not recent decades.
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- Anton Cederwall
- Clinical and Molecular Osteoporosis Research Unit, Departments of Orthopedics and Clinical Sciences, Skåne University Hospital Malmo and Lund University, Malmö, 205 02, Sweden.
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- Clinical and Molecular Osteoporosis Research Unit, Departments of Orthopedics and Clinical Sciences, Skåne University Hospital Malmo and Lund University, Malmö, 205 02, Sweden
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- Clinical and Molecular Osteoporosis Research Unit, Departments of Orthopedics and Clinical Sciences, Skåne University Hospital Malmo and Lund University, Malmö, 205 02, Sweden
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Heo SM, Faulkner H, An V, Symes M, Nandapalan H, Sivakumar B. Outcomes following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty vs operative fixation for proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2023. [PMID: 38038170 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2022.0120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Proximal humerus fractures are common in the older population. A consensus on the optimal management of complex fractures requiring surgery has yet to be reached. A systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to compare clinical outcomes between reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF). METHODS A systematic search of the literature was undertaken using the Medline®, PubMed, Embase™ and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases. Prospective and retrospective studies comparing clinical and patient reported results as primary outcome measures were included in this review, with secondary outcome measures including complications and revision surgery. A meta-analysis was conducted. RESULTS A total of 326 patients from 5 studies were eligible for inclusion in this review. Superior Constant-Murley scores (mean difference [MD]: 13.4, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 6.2-20.6; p<0.001), Oxford shoulder scores (MD: 4.3, 95% CI: 1.2-7.4; p=0.007), simple shoulder test scores (MD: 0.95, 95% CI: 0.01-1.89; p=0.05) and DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) scores (MD: 5.1 [1 study], 95% CI: 2.1-8.1; p=0.034) were noted in patients receiving RTSA. Range of motion and revision surgery rates were also superior in this group. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that RTSA affords more favourable outcomes and lower revision rates than ORIF following proximal humerus fractures. Definitive conclusions are precluded, however, owing to small sample sizes and risk of bias in retrospective studies.
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- S M Heo
- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- St George Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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McDonald M, Timoteo TM, Schoch N. Contralateral preoperative templating for fracture reverse total shoulder arthroplasty: technique article and case series. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2023; 3:362-369. [PMID: 37588500 PMCID: PMC10426702 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2023.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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- Michael McDonald
- Grady Health System, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Henry Ford Macomb, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Clinton Township, MI, USA
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Liu Y, Xu C, Wang C, Gu F, Chen R, Lu J. Median Effective Analgesic Concentration of Ropivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block as a Postoperative Analgesia for Proximal Humerus Fracture: A Prospective Double-Blind Up-Down Concentration-Finding Study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:857427. [PMID: 35602495 PMCID: PMC9120426 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.857427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background The innervation of the proximal humerus fracture is complicated and unclear. The use of interscalene nerve block has been effective as postoperative analgesia for patients, but the optimal concentration of usage is unknown. Method This study was conducted on 30 patients with ASA I or II, who were planning to undergo a proximal humerus fracture operation. A dosage of 10 ml Ropivacaine was administered for the interscalene brachial plexus block (ISBPB) as determined using the up-and-down sequential method. The initial concentration of Ropivacaine in the first patient to receive ISBPB was 0.3%. After a successful or unsuccessful postoperative analgesia, the concentration of local anesthetic was decreased or increased, respectively, by 0.05% in the next patient. We defined successful postoperative analgesia as a visual analog scale (VAS) score of < 4 at rest, within the initial 8 h after ISBPB. The analytic techniques of linear, linear-logarithmic, exponential regressions, and centered isotonic regression were used to determine the EC50 of Ropivacaine, and the residual standard errors were calculated for the comparison of “goodness of fit.” Results The concentration of Ropivacaine ranged from 0.1 to 0.35%. The EC50 (95% confidence interval) from 4 different statistical approaches (linear, linear-logarithmic, exponential regressions, and centered isotonic regression) were 0.222% (0.198%, 0.335%), 0.233% (0.215%, 0.453%), 0.223% (0.202%, 0.436%), and 0.232%, respectively. Among all the 4 models, the linear regression had the least residual standard error (0.1676). Conclusion The EC50 from the four statistical models for 10 ml Ropivacaine in ultrasound-guided ISBPB for postoperative analgesia was distributed in a narrow range of 0.222–0.233%. Trial Registration www.chictr.org.cn/; registration number: ChiCTR2100047231.
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- Yang Liu
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hainan Hospital of GLA General Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Shanghai Jiaotong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Jie Lu
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Silva MR, Linhares D, Leite MJ, Nunes B, Torres J, Neves N, Silva MR. Proximal Humerus Fractures: Epidemiology and trends in surgical management of hospital-admitted patients in Portugal. JSES Int 2022; 6:380-384. [PMID: 35572441 PMCID: PMC9091738 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2021.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are frequent and associated with significant health care burden. National epidemiological data are limited. Our objective is to characterize the Portuguese population admitted with PHFs and analyze therapeutic management, the impact of associated lesions, and mortality rate. Methods This was a retrospective, observational study of admissions from mainland public hospitals (2000-2015), with primary or secondary diagnosis of PHFs. Incomplete records, pathologic lesions, malunion/nonunion, and hardware removal were excluded. Age, gender, admission date, hospitalization period, associated injuries, treatment, and mortality were recorded. Results A total of 19,290 patients were included. Through the analyzed period, an increase in the absolute number and incidence of PHFs was observed. The mean age at diagnosis was 62.6 ± 21.0 years old (57% elderly; 63.5% female). The mean length of stay was 10.0 ± 14.1 days, higher in patients submitted to arthroplasty (P < .001) and in those with associated fractures (25%; P < .001). A total of 14,482 patients were operated, most frequently with open reduction and internal fixation (28%). The inpatient mortality rate was 3.2%, significantly higher in patients with associated fractures (odds 2.77 for lower limb vs. upper limb). Conclusion There is a trend toward an increase in surgical management of PHFs. The relative proportion of open reduction and internal fixation and arthroplasty (particularly reverse arthroplasty) increased, probably reflecting biomechanical implant properties, fracture pattern, and demand for better functionality. Associated fractures are an important comorbidity, associated with increased mortality and length of stay.
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Michel PA, Katthagen JC, Schliemann B, Wilkens S, Frank A, Heilmann LF, Dyrna F, Raschke MJ. Biomechanical Value of a Protective Proximal Humeral Cerclage in Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10194600. [PMID: 34640617 PMCID: PMC8509515 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a commonly performed salvage procedure for failed proximal humeral fracture fixation. The rate of intraoperative periprosthetic fractures is higher compared to primary RSA. The goal of this study was to investigate the biomechanical value of a protective cerclage during stem impaction in a revision surgery setting. Twenty-eight fresh-frozen human humeri were used to assess different configurations for steel wire and FiberTape cerclages. A custom-built biomechanical test setup simulated the mallet strikes during the stem impaction process with the Univers Revers prothesis stem. The mallet energy until the occurrence of a first crack was not different between groups. The total energy until progression of the fracture distally to the cerclage was significantly higher in the cerclage groups compared to the native humerus (9.5 J vs. 3.5 J, respectively; p = 0.0125). There was no difference between the steel wire and FiberTape groups (11.4 J vs. 8.6 J, respectively; p = 0.2695). All fractures were located at the concave side of the stem at the metaphyseal calcar region. This study demonstrates that a protective cerclage can successfully delay the occurrence of a fracture during stem impaction in reverse shoulder arthroplasty. A FiberTape cerclage is biomechanically equally efficient compared to a steel wire cerclage.
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Iglesias-Rodríguez S, Domínguez-Prado DM, García-Reza A, Fernández-Fernández D, Pérez-Alfonso E, García-Piñeiro J, Castro-Menéndez M. Epidemiology of proximal humerus fractures. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:402. [PMID: 34158100 PMCID: PMC8220679 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02551-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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- Sandra Iglesias-Rodríguez
- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (Pontevedra), Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36213, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain.
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (Pontevedra), Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36213, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (Pontevedra), Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36213, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (Pontevedra), Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36213, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (Pontevedra), Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36213, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (Pontevedra), Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36213, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Vigo (Pontevedra), Estrada de Clara Campoamor, 341, 36213, Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
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Jia Z, Li C, Lin J, Liu Q, Li G, Hu X. Clinical effect of using MultiLoc® nails to treat four-part proximal humeral fractures. J Int Med Res 2021; 48:300060520979212. [PMID: 33334211 PMCID: PMC7750834 DOI: 10.1177/0300060520979212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Objective This study was performed to evaluate the clinical effect of MultiLoc® nails
(DePuy Synthes, Raynham, MA, USA) on the treatment of four-part proximal
humeral fractures (PHFs). Methods From January 2014 to January 2018, 32 patients with four-part PHFs were
treated with intramedullary MultiLoc® nails in our hospital. The operation
time, bleeding volume, postoperative X-ray findings, and fracture healing
status were recorded and analyzed. At the end of follow-up, the clinical
outcome was evaluated based on the visual analog scale (VAS) score, American
Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder score, Constant–Murley score
(CMS), and occurrence of any complications. Results Among all patients, the average operation time was 124.5 minutes (range,
91–152 minutes), the average amount of bleeding was 90 mL (range, 55–150
mL), and the fracture healing rate was 100%. At the end of follow-up, the
mean VAS score was 1.6 ± 0.4, mean ASES score was 84.4 ± 6.3, and mean CMS
was 70.3 ± 6.1; no serious complications had occurred; and the patients
exhibited good recovery of shoulder function. Conclusions MultiLoc nails® can be applied to the treatment of four-part PHFs. This
surgical fixation method has no obvious complications and helps to restore
shoulder function.
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- Zhaofeng Jia
- Department of Osteoarthropathy and Institute of Orthopedic Research, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Osteoarthropathy and Institute of Orthopedic Research, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Osteoarthropathy and Institute of Orthopedic Research, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Osteoarthropathy and Institute of Orthopedic Research, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Osteoarthropathy and Institute of Orthopedic Research, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Osteoarthropathy and Institute of Orthopedic Research, Shenzhen People's Hospital, The Second Clinical Medical College of Jinan University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
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Radiographic parameter(s) influencing functional outcomes following angular stable plate fixation of proximal humeral fractures. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2021; 45:1845-1852. [PMID: 33755774 PMCID: PMC8266775 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-04945-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Accepted: 01/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Radiographic parameters which correlate with poor clinical outcome after proximal humeral fractures could be helpful indicators to answer the question which patients should be followed up closer. Moreover, during surgery, radiographic parameters correlating with unfavourable outcome should be avoided. The primary aim of the study was to compare radiographic measurements between the injured and the contralateral, uninjured shoulder. The secondary aim was to correlate these radiographic parameters with post-operative shoulder function. METHODS Fifty-eight patients (age: 55.6 ± 14.4 years, age at surgery) following angular stable plate fixation of a proximal humeral fracture (2-part fractures according to Neer: 24, 3-part: 25, 4-part: 9) were included in this retrospective cohort study. All patients were followed up at least six years (7.9 ± 1.4 after surgical intervention). During follow-up examination, the Constant score (CS) was assessed, and radiographs of both shoulders were taken. Radiographs were analyzed regarding lateral humeral offset, distance between tuberculum and head apex, head diameter, head height, perpendicular height, perpendicular center, vertical height, and angles between head and humeral shaft (CCD and HSA). These parameters were compared between the injured and uninjured shoulder. The cohort was divided in two groups: patients with a CS category of excellent/good and satisfying/worse. Both groups were tested regarding differences of demographic and radiographic parameters. RESULTS The distance between tuberculum and head apex (2.6 ± 3.4 mm vs. 4.3 ± 2.1 mm; p = 0.0017), the CCD (123.1 ± 12.9° vs. 130.1 ± 7.3°; p = 0.0005), and the HSA (33.1 ± 12.8° vs. 40.1 ± 7.3°; p = 0.0066) were significantly smaller on the treated shoulder compared to the uninjured side. Patients reached a Constant score of 80.2 ± 17.4 (95% CI 75.6-84.8) points. Regarding outcome categories of the Constant score, 46 patients had a good to excellent outcome, and 12 patients had a satisfying or bad outcome. The comparison of these groups revealed that patients with inferior outcome in the long-term follow-up were older, female, had a more complex fracture type (AO classification), smaller lateral humeral offset, smaller head diameter and height, lower perpendicular height, and lower CCD and HSA angles. CONCLUSION If the abovementioned parameters cannot be restored sufficiently during surgery, (reversed) shoulder arthroplasty might be a better solution to reach good post-operative outcome. Moreover, patients presenting these radiographic characteristics in the follow-up, older patients, and patients with a more complex fracture type should be followed up closer to possibly prevent poor shoulder function. TRIAL REGISTRATION 83 250/2011BO2.
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Yu A, Janney CF, Panchbhavi VK, Jupiter DC. National electronic injury surveillance system sports-related arm fractures in the United States: thrower's fractures. J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2021; 61:1235-1241. [PMID: 33555665 DOI: 10.23736/s0022-4707.21.11675-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Humerus fractures are common in the United States. The purpose of this study was to utilize the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (1) to compare overall and age stratified incidence rates of proximal and distal arm fractures presenting to United States emergency departments, (2) to compare relative humerus fracture locations by age, and (3) to compare anatomical humerus fracture locations stratified by sports between 2005-2009 and 2015-2019. METHODS The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System was used to obtain estimated proximal and distal arm fractures between 2005-2009 and 2015-2019. Fracture rates were normalized using United States census estimates and stratified by age. Case summaries were filtered for anatomical and non-specific (proximal, middle, distal third) humerus fractures. Relative humerus fractures, inclusive of anatomical and non-specific fractures, were stratified by age and compared between 2005-2009 and 2015-2019. Anatomical fractures were stratified by sports. Chi-squared tests was used to compare fracture rates between time periods. RESULTS There was a decrease (p<.0001) in proximal and distal arm fracture rates and a difference (p<.0001) in fracture rates with respect to age between 2005-2009 and 2015-2019. There was a significant difference in reported relative humeral fractures (p<.0001) between the two periods. Impact related sports trauma accounted for most fracture cases for both periods. Non-impact related sports trauma consisted entirely of thrower's fractures. CONCLUSIONS United States proximal and distal arm fracture rates decreased, and distributions differed by age between 2005-2009 and 2015-2019. Relative humerus fractures differed by time periods. One major non-impact sports related humerus fracture was extreme external rotational torque from throwing.
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- Alexander Yu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA -
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.,Department of Preventive Medicine and Population Health, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
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Helfen T, Siebenbürger G, Fleischhacker E, Gleich J, Böcker W, Ockert B. Operative treatment of 2-part surgical neck type fractures of the proximal humerus in the elderly: Cement augmented locking plate PHILOS™ vs. proximal humerus nail multiloc®. Injury 2020; 51:2245-2252. [PMID: 32624208 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Revised: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this prospective randomized controlled clinical trial was to compare locked plating with intramedullary nailing in the treatment of displaced 2-part surgical neck type proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients ≥60 years of age with a displaced 2-part surgical neck type fracture of the proximal humerus were surgically treated and randomized for either augmented locking plate fixation Group LP or multiplanar intramedullary nailing Group IN. The primary outcome parameter was the Disabilities of the Shoulder, Arm and Hand (DASH) Score after 24 months. Secondary outcome parameters were the age- and gender adjusted Constant Murley Score (CS), the American Shoulder and Elbow Score (ASES), the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) and the Short Form 36 (SF-36) after 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 and 24 months. Further parameters included the quality of fracture reduction as well as complications and revision surgeries. 60 patients with a mean age of 75±9.8 were included and longitudinally followed over 24 months (follow-up rate: 83.3%). RESULTS The mean DASH-Scores at 24 months was 32.6 ± 9.7 points in Group LP versus 37.8 ± 8.3 points in Group IN (p = 0.04). The mean Constant Murley Score at 24 months follow-up was 76.2 ± 7.7 points in Group LP compared to 72 ± 9.1 points in Group IN (p = 0.08). The ASES at 24 months follow-up was 75.1 ± 9 points in Group LP versus to 73.5 ± 8.9 in Group IN (p = 0.51). The OSS at 24 months was 43.7 ± 8.1 in Group LP compared to 38.2 ± 10 in Group IN (p = 0.03). The SF-36 at 24 months was 74.7 ± 12.5 in Group LP versus to 70.9 ± 12.8 in Group IN (p = 0.29). Screw cutting out was observed in n = 2 (6,7%) cases of Group LP, and in none of Group IN (p = 0.49). Revision surgery was necessary in n = 2 (6.7%) cases of Group LP and in two cases of Group IN (6.7%, p = 1). CONCLUSION Functional outcomes are similar at 2-years follow-up in locked plating with screw tip augmentation compared to intramedullary nailing. Both implants reached low complication- and revision rates for two-part surgical neck types fractures of the proximal humerus in patients ≥60 years, if anatomic fracture reduction and accurate implant position was obtained.
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- Tobias Helfen
- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany.
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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Biermann N, Schirren M, Siebenbürger G, Fleischhacker E, Helfen T, Böcker W, Ockert B. Glenohumeral joint lavage does not affect clinical outcomes in open reduction and internal fixation of displaced intracapsular proximal humeral fractures: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded trial. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2020; 29:1758-1764. [PMID: 32815805 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2020.04.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND This prospective, randomized, and double-blinded trial evaluates the effect of intraoperative glenohumeral joint lavage in open reduction and internal fixation of displaced intracapsular proximal humeral fractures. METHODS Between January 2016 and April 2018, 86 patients (mean age: 65.2 ± 16.3 years) with a displaced intracapsular proximal humeral fracture were treated by open reduction and internal fixation using locking plates. Patients were randomized to either locked plating followed by intraoperatively performed glenohumeral joint lavage (group L, n = 36) or locked plating without the lavage (group NL, n = 36). Functional outcome assessment included range of shoulder motion, strength, and the Constant score, obtained 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months postoperatively. A total of 62 shoulders could be reviewed for final investigation (86% follow-up). RESULTS One year after open reduction and internal fixation, the mean Constant score was 70 ± 14 (group L, n = 31) compared with 73 ± 14 (group NL, n = 31, P = .272). The mean forward flexion and abduction in group L was 134 ± 33 and 128 ± 33 as compared with 139 ± 32 and 135 ± 32 in group NL, respectively (P = .538, P = .427). The mean external rotation was 40 ± 16 (group L) compared with 44 ± 16 (group NL) (P = .210). The overall complication rate was 9.6% and did not differ significantly between the groups (P = .321). In group L, there were 2 cases of avascular necrosis (6.5%) and 1 case of secondary displacement (3.2%). In group NL, 1 case of avascular necrosis (3.2%) and 1 case of secondary displacement were noted (3.2%, P = .742). CONCLUSION The results of this study do not demonstrate a need for glenohumeral joint lavage in open reduction and internal fixation of displaced intracapsular proximal humeral fractures with regard to shoulder function at 1-year follow-up.
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- Niklas Biermann
- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital, LMU Munich, Germany.
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Ziegler P, Stierand K, Bahrs C, Ahrend MD. Mid-term results after proximal humeral fractures following angular stable plate fixation in elderly patients-which scores can be evaluated by a telephone-based assessment? J Orthop Surg Res 2020; 15:6. [PMID: 31906989 PMCID: PMC6945577 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1536-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 12/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim was to evaluate postsurgical outcome in elderly patients (> 70 years) after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of proximal humeral fractures and compare the test-retest agreement of scores which are frequently used to assess the outcome of upper extremity disorders. METHODS Ninety patients (78.1 ± 5.2 years) with a minimum follow-up of 2 years (3.7 ± 0.9 years) following angular stable plate fixation of a proximal humeral fracture (2-part: 34, 3-part: 41, 4-part: 12) were enrolled. Two telephone-based interviews assessed Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (DASH), Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), and Constant Score adjusted for interview assessment (CS) by two independent interviewers. Correlations, Bland-Altman analyses, Cross tabulation, and weighted Kappa measure of agreement (k) were calculated to assess differences and the test-retest agreement between the categories of each score. RESULTS In the first and second interview, we could state fair outcomes: CS 91 (range 40-100) and 65.5 (23-86), DASH 12.5 (0-64.2) and 18.3 (0-66.7), and OSS 58 (33-60) and 55 (25-60) points. The test-retest correlations were r = 0.67, r = 0.77, and r = 0.71 for CS, DASH, and OSS. Bland-Altman analyses showed absolute mean individual score differences of - 22.3, 4.9, and - 3.0 for CS, DASH, and OSS. Limits of agreement represented possible differences of 21.6%, 15.5%, and 9.0% of CS, DASH, and OSS. The category agreements were medium to high: CS 55.9% (k = 0.08), DASH 87.2% (k = 0.62), and OSS 99.3% (k = 0.74). CONCLUSION Patients showed good subjective outcomes. The test-retest agreement of the interview-adjusted CS was low, but telephone-based assessment of OSS and DASH present as an alternative to collect outcomes in elderly patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION (250/2011BO2).
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- Patrick Ziegler
- BG- Center for Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- BG- Center for Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, 72076, Tübingen, Germany
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- BG- Center for Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.
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- BG- Center for Trauma & Reconstructive Surgery, Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, 72076, Tübingen, Germany.,AO Research Institute Davos, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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Shi X, Liu H, Xing R, Mei W, Zhang L, Ding L, Huang Z, Wang P. Effect of intramedullary nail and locking plate in the treatment of proximal humerus fracture: an update systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2019; 14:285. [PMID: 31470878 PMCID: PMC6717341 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-019-1345-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate the effect of intramedullary nail and locking plate in the treatment of proximal humerus fracture (PHF). METHODS China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Chinese Scientific Journals Database (VIP), Wan-fang database, Chinese Biomedicine Database (CBM), PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched until July 2018. The eligible references all show that the control group uses locking plates to treat PHF, while the experimental group uses intramedullary nails to do that. Two reviewers independently retrieved and extracted the data. Reviewer Manager 5.3 was used for statistical analysis. RESULTS Thirty-eight retrospective studies were referred in this study which involves 2699 patients. Meta-analysis results show that the intramedullary nails in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures are superior to locking plates in terms of intraoperative blood loss, operative time, fracture healing time, postoperative complications, and postoperative infection. But there is no significance in constant, neck angle, VAS, external rotation, antexion, intorsion pronation, abduction, NEER, osteonecrosis, additional surgery, impingement syndrome, delayed union, screw penetration, and screw back-out. CONCLUSIONS The intramedullary nail is superior to locking plate in reducing the total complication, intraoperative blood loss, operative time, postoperative fracture healing time and postoperative humeral head necrosis rate of PHF. Due to the limitations in this meta-analysis, more large-scale, multicenter, and rigorous designed RCTs should be conducted to confirm our findings. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42019120508.
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- Xiaoqing Shi
- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, PO Box 210029, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, PO Box 210029, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, PO Box 210029, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, PO Box 210029, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, PO Box 210029, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, PO Box 210029, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, PO Box 210029, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 155 Hanzhong Road, PO Box 210029, Nanjing, China.
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The "FraMo" System: A New Mini-Invasive Technique in the Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2019; 23:102-110. [PMID: 31454334 DOI: 10.1097/bth.0000000000000246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Fractures of the proximal humerus are relatively common injuries in adults accounting for 5% of fractures. Nowadays the most common technique used is open reduction internal fixation with LCP plates. The risks associated with open reduction internal fixation had led us to develop and apply a "hybrid" system, which is based on external fixation and closed surgery principles. This system is capable of stabilize up to 4 fragment fractures on different planes while conferring a strong enough fixation to maintain fracture reduction while allowing the patient to perform passive and active movement since the first day following the surgery. Our study group started on November 2009 until December 2015 and consisted of 118 patients with a mean age of 68.84±10.52 years for females (76) and 65.62±12.56 for males (44). Patients were classified according to the AO/OTA (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopedic Trauma association) Classification. In a few patients we performed mini lateral accesses to allow reduction of the humeral head and greater tuberosity. Shoulder mobilization was initiated from the first day following surgery. The external fixator was removed at 5 weeks with successive check-ups at 3, 6, and 12 months. The majority of type B and type C1 fractures had almost a complete functional recovery. Patients also, especially in the elderly, reported a good quality of life without pain during any range of motion. Our group of patients, after removal of the apparatus at 5 weeks following the surgery, had a mean articular range of motion with active abduction of 90 degrees and about 100 degrees with passive abduction. Postoperative CS scores at 12 months follow-up was 75,47±8.02. In addition there was also significant (P<0.05) improvement between preoperative and postoperative visual analog scale measurements (in cm), 7.67±2.70 and 1.71±2.08, respectively. This technique has shown good functional results with reduced surgical risks and complications that are typical of open reduction surgical fixation of proximal humerus fractures, is quick in execution and minimally invasive. Given the very good results of the study of this new external fixation technique has shown to be a viable option for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures.
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Augmentation of plate osteosynthesis for proximal humeral fractures: a systematic review of current biomechanical and clinical studies. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2019; 139:1075-1099. [PMID: 30903343 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-019-03162-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2018] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Secondary dislocation due to loss of fixation is the most common complication after plate fixation of proximal humeral fractures. A wide range of different techniques for augmentation has been described to improve the primary and secondary stability. Nevertheless, comparative analyses on the specific advantages and limitations are missing. Therefore, the aim of the present article was to systematically review and evaluate the current biomechanical and clinical studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS The databases of PubMed and EMBASE were comprehensively searched for studies on augmentation techniques for proximal humeral fractures using defined search terms. Subsequently, all articles identified were screened for eligibility and subdivided in either clinical or biomechanical studies. Furthermore, the level of evidence and study quality were assessed according the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine and the Coleman Methodology Score, respectively. RESULTS Out of 2788, 15 biomechanical and 30 clinical studies were included. The most common techniques were structural allogenic or autologous bone grafting to enhance the medial support, metaphyseal void filling utilizing synthetic bone substitutes or bone grafts, and screw-tip augmentation with bone cement. Biomechanical data were available for structural bone grafting to enhance the medial support, void filling with synthetic bone substitutes, as well as for screw-tip augmentation. Clinical evidence ranged from level II-IV and study quality was 26-70/100 points. Only one clinical study was found investigating screw-tip augmentation. All studies included revealed that any kind of augmentation positively enhances mechanical stability, reduces the rate of secondary dislocation, and improves patients' clinical outcome. None of the studies showed relevant augmentation-associated complication rates. CONCLUSIONS Augmentation of plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures seems to be a reliable and safe procedure. All common techniques mechanically increase the constructs' stability. Clinically evaluated procedures show reduced complication rates and improved patient outcomes. Augmentation techniques seem to have the highest significance in situations of reduced bone mineral density and in high-risk fractures, such as 4-part fractures. However, more high-quality and comparative clinical trials are needed to give evidence-based treatment recommendations.
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Majed A, Thangarajah T, Southgate DFL, Reilly P, Bull A, Emery R. The biomechanics of proximal humeral fractures: Injury mechanism and cortical morphology. Shoulder Elbow 2019; 11:247-255. [PMID: 31316585 PMCID: PMC6620795 DOI: 10.1177/1758573218768535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2017] [Accepted: 02/18/2018] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to examine the effect of arm position on proximal humerus fracture configuration and to determine whether cortical thinning would predispose to fracture propagation and more complex patterns of injury. METHODS A drop test rig was designed to simulate falls onto an outstretched arm ('parachute reflex'). Thirty-one cadaveric specimens underwent computer tomography scanning and cortical thicknesses mapping. Humeri were fractured according to one of the two injury mechanisms and filmed using a high-speed camera. Anatomical descriptions of the injuries were made. Areas of thinning were measured and correlated with zones of fracture propagation. RESULTS Direct impact simulation resulted in undisplaced humeral head split fractures in 53% of cases, with the remainder involving disruption to the articular margin and valgus impaction. Alternatively, the 'parachute reflex' predominantly produced shield-type injuries (38%) and displaced greater tuberosity fractures (19%). A strong correlation was demonstrated between cortical thinning and the occurrence of fracture (odds ratio = 7.766, 95% confidence interval from 4.760 to 12.669, p<0.0001). CONCLUSION This study has shown that arm position during a fall influences fracture configuration of the proximal humerus. Correlating fracture pattern and mechanism of injury will allow more appropriate fracture reduction techniques to be devised.
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- Addie Majed
- Division of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
- Addie Majed, Division of SORA (Surgery Oncology Reproductive Medicine and Anaesthetics), Imperial College London, 10th Floor QEQM Building, St. Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W2 1NY, UK.
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- Shoulder and Elbow Service, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Division of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Singh A, Schultzel M, Cafri G, Yian EH, Dillon MT, Navarro RA. Risk Factors for Mortality and Readmission After Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty for Fracture. J Shoulder Elb Arthroplast 2019; 3:2471549219840441. [PMID: 34497948 PMCID: PMC8282164 DOI: 10.1177/2471549219840441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Revised: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 03/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Limited information exists regarding mortality and readmission following proximal humerus fracture. This study examines risk factors following hemiarthroplasty for these fractures. METHODS A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on 788 patients treated with hemiarthroplasty for acute proximal humerus fracture from January 2005 to December 2011 was conducted. One-year mortality and 30- and 90-day hospital readmission were evaluated. Patient risk factors included age, race, gender, diabetes, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, and body mass index. RESULTS One-year mortality rate was 5.2%. Patients with ASA ≥3 had 2.37 times (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.05-5.32) greater mortality risk versus patients with ASA1/2. The 30-day readmission rate was 8.4% and at 90 days was 12.6%. Females had 0.53 risk of readmission versus males (95% CI: 0.29-0.96). Patients with ASA ≥3 had 1.79 (95% CI: 1.04-3.09) risk of 90-day readmission versus patients with ASA1/2; females had 0.52 (95% CI: 0.31-0.85) risk of readmission versus males. Increased age increased all odds ratios. CONCLUSIONS Readmission rate after hemiarthroplasty for proximal humerus fracture is significant both at 30 and 90 days and is higher in males. Age and ASA ≥3 correlate with this. Diabetes and obesity were not significant risk factors for readmission or mortality.
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- Anshuman Singh
- Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Department of Orthopaedics, San Diego, California
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- Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Department of Orthopaedics, San Diego, California
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- Surgical Outcomes and Analysis, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, California
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- Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Anaheim, California
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- The Permanente Medical Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Sacramento, California
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- Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Department of Orthopaedics, Torrance, California
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Zang JC, Du JJ, Li C, Wang JB, Ma XL. Comparison between minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis and open plating for proximal humeral fractures: a meta-analysis. J Comp Eff Res 2018; 7:1001-1008. [PMID: 30270641 DOI: 10.2217/cer-2018-0042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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AIM We conducted this meta-analysis for comparing the efficacy and safety in proximal humeral fractures by treatment minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis and open plating. METHODS The potential academic literature were identified from the Cochrane Library, Springer, PubMed, Embase and ScienceDirect. Pooled data were analyzed by RevMan 5.1. RESULTS Seven studies marched with the inclusion criteria. Meta-analysis showed the significant differences in terms of blood loss, operative time, length of hospital stays and constant score between two groups. No significant differences were found in time to union, the union rate and complications. CONCLUSION Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis in proximal humeral fractures provided significantly shorter operative times, length of hospital stays, less blood loss and better clinical outcomes without increasing complications.
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- Jia-Cheng Zang
- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, PR China, 3002111
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- Tianjin Hexi District Guajiasi Community Health Service Center, Tianjin, PR China, 300211
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, PR China, 3002111
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, PR China, 3002111
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- Department of Traumatic Orthopedics, Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, PR China, 3002111
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review examines recent literature regarding the clinical management of fragility fractures, provides insight into new practice patterns, and discusses controversies in current management. RECENT FINDINGS There are declining rates of osteoporosis management following initial fragility fracture. Management of osteoporotic fractures via a multidisciplinary team reduces secondary fracture incidence and improves overall osteoporotic care. Anabolic agents (abaloparatide and teriparatide) are effective adjuvants to fracture repair, and have shown positive results in cases of re-fracture in spite of medical management (i.e., bisphosphonates). For AO 31-A1 and A2 intertrochanteric hip fractures (non-reverse obliquity), no clinical advantage of intramedullary fixation over the sliding hip screw (SHS) has been proven; SHS is more cost-effective. As fragility fracture incidence continues to rise, orthopedic surgeons must play a more central role in the care of osteoporotic patients. Initiation of pharmacologic intervention is key to preventing subsequent fragility fractures, and may play a supportive role in initial fracture healing. While the media bombards patients with complications of medical therapy (atypical femur fractures, osteonecrosis of jaw, myocardial infarction), providers need to understand and communicate the low incidence of these complications compared with consequences of not initiating medical therapy.
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- Adam Z Khan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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Kumar S, Sonar U, Singh I. Fragility fractures in the upper limb: proximal and distal humerus. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2018. [PMID: 29528748 DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2018.79.3.148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The incidence of fragility fractures of the humerus is increasing worldwide. Although clinicians are aware of fractures of hips and wrists, fractures of the shoulder and elbow do not receive much attention. A considerable proportion of the elderly population (estimated at 10-24%) is dependent on walking aids. A well-functioning and pain-free shoulder and elbow is essential for use of these aids. The impact of loss of mobility in the elderly is well known, hence the overall impact of these fractures on the individual can be considerable. This article increases the awareness of these fractures among non-orthopaedic colleagues and provides a brief outline of their management. In the elderly population using walking aids, the shoulder and elbow are effectively weight-bearing joints. Fractures of the shoulder or elbow in the elderly require extra attention to maintain their mobility during this period by physiotherapy to the lower limbs and chest. In patients who mobilize using a frame, the use of a stick on the opposite side of the injury may have to be considered while recovery is in progress.
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- Shyam Kumar
- Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Lancaster LA1 4RP
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- MCh Fellow in Upper Limb Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, University Hospitals Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, Lancaster
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- Consultant Physician in Medicine for Older People, Department of Medicine, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Blackburn
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Mehta VM, Mandala CL, Shriver RJ, Shah R. Proximal humeral fracture-dislocation with axillary artery involvement treated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty. JSES OPEN ACCESS 2018; 2:100-103. [PMID: 30675575 PMCID: PMC6334852 DOI: 10.1016/j.jses.2017.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Fox Valley Orthopaedic Institute, Geneva, IL, USA
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Martinez-Huedo MA, Jiménez-García R, Mora-Zamorano E, Hernández-Barrera V, Villanueva-Martinez M, Lopez-de-Andres A. Trends in incidence of proximal humerus fractures, surgical procedures and outcomes among elderly hospitalized patients with and without type 2 diabetes in Spain (2001-2013). BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017; 18:522. [PMID: 29228945 PMCID: PMC5725839 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1892-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2017] [Accepted: 12/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several studies have reported that diabetic persons have an increased risk for fractures than non-diabetes patients. The association between proximal humerus fractures and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is unclear and some studies point to insulin treatment, hypoglycaemic episodes consequently to inadequate control of diabetes or, more recently, to an alteration of trabecular bone. We examined trends in the incidence of proximal humerus fractures, surgical procedures and outcomes among hospitalized patients aged ≥65 years, with and without T2DM in Spain, 2001-2013. METHODS This retrospective, observational study was conducted using the Spanish National Hospital Discharge Database to select all hospital admissions with proximal humerus fracture. We calculated incidences overall and stratified by diabetes status, year and sex. We analyzed surgical procedures, comorbidities, length of stay, in-hospital complications and in-hospital mortality. RESULTS We identified 43,872 patients with proximal humerus fracture (18.3% had a T2DM diagnosis). Age-adjusted incidence rates elevated steadily over the study period for men and women with and without T2DM, independently of diabetes status, although we found a stable trend in the later years. Patients with T2DM had lower relative risk of proximal humeral fracture incidence: 0.87 (95%IC 0.82-0.93) for men and 0.97 (95%IC 0.95-1.00) for women. In-hospital complications were 4.0% of diabetic men vs. 2.6% in non-diabetic (p < 0.001) and 2.9% among T2DM women vs. 1.7% in those without (p < 0.05). The use of open reduction of fracture with internal fixation and arthroplasty is increasing overtime and closed reduction with internal fixation is decreasing. Presence of T2DM in women was associated with higher in-hospital mortality (OR 1.67; 95%CI 1.29-2.15). Comorbidities, in-hospital complications and older age were predictors of higher in-hospital mortality in both sexes. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of proximal humerus fractures seems to be increasing in Spain. The incidence is lower among men with than without T2DM. T2DM is associated to higher in-hospital complications in both sexes. The use of open reduction of fracture with internal fixation and arthroplasty is increasing overtime beside diabetes status. Women with T2DM have higher in-hospital mortality than those without the disease.
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- Maria Angeles Martinez-Huedo
- Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Unidad de Docencia, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Teaching and Research Unit, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, Avda. de Atenas s/n, 28922 Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hospital Universitario de Torrejón, Comunidad de Madrid, Torrejón de Ardoz, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Teaching and Research Unit, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, Avda. de Atenas s/n, 28922 Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Avanfi, Instituto Avanzado en Medicina Deportiva, Traumatología, Podología y Fisioterapia, Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health Teaching and Research Unit, Health Sciences Faculty, Rey Juan Carlos University, Avda. de Atenas s/n, 28922 Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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Kannus P, Niemi S, Sievänen H, Parkkari J. Stabilized Incidence in Proximal Humeral Fractures of Elderly Women: Nationwide Statistics From Finland in 1970-2015. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2017; 72:1390-1393. [PMID: 28475669 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glx073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2017] [Accepted: 04/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Background Low-trauma fractures of elderly women are a major public health concern. Methods We determined the current trend in the absolute number and incidence (per 100,000 persons) of fresh low-trauma fractures of the proximal humerus among 80-year-old or older Finnish women by taking into account all women who were admitted to Finnish hospitals for primary treatment of such a fracture between 1970 and 2015. Results The number of low-trauma fractures of the proximal humerus among 80-year-old or older Finnish women rose continuously between 1970 (32 fractures) and 2015 (568 fractures), whereas the age-adjusted fracture rate (showing a clear rise from 87 fractures per 100,000 persons in 1970 to 304 fractures in 1995) became stabilized between 1995 and 2015 (297 fractures per 100,000 persons in 2015). Conclusions The clear rise in the incidence of low-trauma proximal humeral fractures in Finnish elderly women from early 1970s until mid 1990s has been followed by stabilized fracture rates. Reasons for this are largely unknown, but a cohort effect toward a healthier aging population with improved functional ability, as well as measures to prevent falls and alleviate fall severity, could partly explain the phenomenon.
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- Pekka Kannus
- Injury and Osteoporosis Research Center, UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland.,Medical School, University of Tampere, and Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Injury and Osteoporosis Research Center, UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland
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- Injury and Osteoporosis Research Center, UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland
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- Tampere Research Center of Sports Medicine, UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland
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Laux CJ, Grubhofer F, Werner CML, Simmen HP, Osterhoff G. Current concepts in locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures. J Orthop Surg Res 2017; 12:137. [PMID: 28946902 PMCID: PMC5613450 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-017-0639-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2017] [Accepted: 09/17/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Despite numerous available treatment strategies, the management of complex proximal humeral fractures remains demanding. Impaired bone quality and considerable comorbidities pose special challenges in the growing aging population. Complications after operative treatment are frequent, in particular loss of reduction with varus malalignment and subsequent screw cutout. Locking plate fixation has become a standard in stabilizing these fractures, but surgical revision rates of up to 25% stagnate at high levels. Therefore, it seems of utmost importance to select the right treatment for the right patient. This article provides an overview of available classification systems, indications for operative treatment, important pathoanatomic principles, and latest surgical strategies in locking plate fixation. The importance of correct reduction of the medial cortices, the use of calcar screws, augmentation with bone cement, double-plate fixation, and auxiliary intramedullary bone graft stabilization are discussed in detail.
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- Christoph J Laux
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Balgrist University Hospital, Forchstrasse 340, 8008, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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The Applications of Finite Element Analysis in Proximal Humeral Fractures. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2017; 2017:4879836. [PMID: 29081829 PMCID: PMC5610852 DOI: 10.1155/2017/4879836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2017] [Accepted: 08/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Proximal humeral fractures are common and most challenging, due to the complexity of the glenohumeral joint, especially in the geriatric population with impacted fractures, that the development of implants continues because currently the problems with their fixation are not solved. Pre-, intra-, and postoperative assessments are crucial in management of those patients. Finite element analysis, as one of the valuable tools, has been implemented as an effective and noninvasive method to analyze proximal humeral fractures, providing solid evidence for management of troublesome patients. However, no review article about the applications and effects of finite element analysis in assessing proximal humeral fractures has been reported yet. This review article summarized the applications, contribution, and clinical significance of finite element analysis in assessing proximal humeral fractures. Furthermore, the limitations of finite element analysis, the difficulties of more realistic simulation, and the validation and also the creation of validated FE models were discussed. We concluded that although some advancements in proximal humeral fractures researches have been made by using finite element analysis, utility of this powerful tool for routine clinical management and adequate simulation requires more state-of-the-art studies to provide evidence and bases.
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Kannus P, Niemi S, Sievänen H, Parkkari J. Continuous decline in incidence of distal humeral fracture of older women in Finland. Aging Clin Exp Res 2017; 29:467-471. [PMID: 27251667 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-016-0594-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Low-trauma fractures (also called osteoporotic fragility fractures or fall-induced fractures) of older adults are a serious public health problem. However, very little population-based information is available on the nationwide numbers, incidences, and especially secular trends of elderly people's low-trauma fractures of the distal humerus. METHODS We assessed the current trends in the number and incidence of these fractures in 60-year-old or older women in Finland by taking into account all women who were admitted to Finnish hospitals for primary treatment of such fracture in 1970-2014. RESULTS The annual number of low-trauma distal humeral fractures among Finnish women 60 years of age or older rose over fivefold between 1970 and 1998 (from 42 to 224 fractures), but thereafter, the number decreased down to 198 fractures in 2014. The age-adjusted incidence (per 100,000 persons) of these fractures also increased in 1970-1998 (from 12 to 35) but decreased thereafter to 23 in 2014. The finding was similar in the age-specific patient groups (60-69, 70-79, and 80+): The incidence rose from 1970 till 1998 and decreased thereafter. CONCLUSIONS The steep rise in the rate of low-trauma distal humeral fractures in 60-year-old or older Finnish women from 1970 till late 1990s has been followed by a clearly declining fracture rate. The exact reasons for this secular change are unknown, but a cohort effect toward improved functional ability among elderly women, as well as measures to prevent falls and alleviate fall severity, could partly explain the phenomenon.
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- Pekka Kannus
- Injury and Osteoporosis Research Center, UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, P.O. Box 30, 33501, Tampere, Finland.
- Medical School, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland.
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.
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- Injury and Osteoporosis Research Center, UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, P.O. Box 30, 33501, Tampere, Finland
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- Injury and Osteoporosis Research Center, UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, P.O. Box 30, 33501, Tampere, Finland
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- Tampere Research Center of Sports Medicine, UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research, Tampere, Finland
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Sumrein BO, Huttunen TT, Launonen AP, Berg HE, Felländer-Tsai L, Mattila VM. Proximal humeral fractures in Sweden-a registry-based study. Osteoporos Int 2017; 28:901-907. [PMID: 27787593 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-016-3808-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2016] [Accepted: 10/10/2016] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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UNLABELLED Proximal humeral fracture is the third most common osteoporotic fracture. To our knowledge, this is the first nationwide population-based registry study in adults that includes both inpatient and outpatient visits. Thus, we were able to report the true incidence rates and trends in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures. INTRODUCTION Proximal humeral fractures are among the most common osteoporotic fractures. Valid epidemiologic population-based data, including both inpatient and outpatient visits, however, are lacking. METHODS To investigate the Swedish national incidence rates and treatment trends of proximal humeral fractures, we obtained data from the Swedish Hospital Discharge Register between 2001 and 2012. All adult patients (≥18 years of age) in the Swedish Hospital Discharge Register were included. Outpatient visits have been included in the register since 2001. RESULTS We identified 98,770 patients (women n = 72,063; 73 %) with proximal humeral fractures between 2001 and 2012. In 2001, the sex-specific incidence of proximal humeral fractures was 134.5 per 100,000 person-years for women and 49.2 for men. In 2012, the corresponding values were 174.6 for women and 68.1 for men, increasing 30 % in women and 39 % in men. A total of 17,013 surgical procedures were conducted between 2001 and 2012. Open reduction and internal fixation with a plate was the most common procedure (n = 5050, 30 %), followed by endoprosthetic implantation (n = 3962, 23 %) and intramedullary nailing (n = 3376, 20 %). The proportion of surgically treated patients increased from 12.1 % in 2001 to 16.8 % in 2012 for women and from 15.1 % in 2001 to 17.1 % in 2012 for men. CONCLUSION The Swedish national incidence of proximal humeral fractures has been increasing, although it seems to have peaked in the elderly population during 2008-2010. The rate of surgical treatment has increased substantially, particularly open reduction and internal fixation with a plate. To our knowledge, this is the first nationwide epidemiologic study for Sweden reporting the incidence of proximal humeral fractures and including all inpatient and outpatient visits.
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- B O Sumrein
- Division of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Department of Trauma, Musculoskeletal Surgery and Rehabilitation, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland.
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- School of Medicine, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
- Department of Anesthesia, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Division of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Department of Trauma, Musculoskeletal Surgery and Rehabilitation, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Division of Orthopedics and Biotechnology, Karolinska Institutet and Department of Orthopedics, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Division of Orthopedics and Biotechnology, Karolinska Institutet and Department of Orthopedics, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Department of Trauma, Musculoskeletal Surgery and Rehabilitation, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
- School of Medicine, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland
- Department of Clinical Science, Intervention and Technology, Karolinska Institutet, Division of Orthopedics and Biotechnology, Karolinska Institutet and Department of Orthopedics, Karolinska University Hospital Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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Helfen T, Siebenbürger G, Mayer M, Böcker W, Ockert B, Haasters F. Operative treatment of 2-part surgical neck fractures of the proximal humerus (AO 11-A3) in the elderly: Cement augmented locking plate Philos™ vs. proximal humerus nail MultiLoc®. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:448. [PMID: 27793135 PMCID: PMC5084335 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1302-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2015] [Accepted: 10/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Proximal humeral fractures are with an incidence of 4–5 % the third most common fractures in the elderly. In 20 % of humeral fractures there is an indication for surgical treatment according to the modified Neer-Criteria. A secondary varus dislocation of the head fragment and cutting-out are the most common complications of angle stable locking plates in AO11-A3 fractures of the elderly. One possibility to increase the stability of the screw-bone-interface is the cement augmentation of the screw tips. A second is the use of a multiplanar angle stablentramedullary nail that might provide better biomechanical properties after fixation of 2-part-fractures. A comparison of these two treatment options augmented locking plate versus multiplanar angle stable locking nail in 2-part surgical neck fractures of the proximal humerus has not been carried out up to now. Methods/Design Forty patients (female/male, ≥60 years or female postmenopausal) with a 2-part-fracture of the proximal humerus (AO type 11-A3) will be randomized to either to augmented plate fixation group (PhilosAugment) or to multiplanar intramedullary nail group (MultiLoc). Outcome parameters are Disabilities of the Shoulder, Arm and Hand-Score (DASH) Constant Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Score (ASES), Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), Range of motion (ROM) and Short Form 36 (SF-36) after 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 and 24 months. Discussion Because of the lack of clinical studies that compare cement augmented locking plates with multiplanar humeral nail systems after 2-part surgical neck fractures of the proximal humerus, the decision of surgical method currently depends only on surgeons preference. Because only a randomized clinical trial (RCT) can sufficiently answer the question if one treatment option provides advantages compared to the other method we are planning to perform a RCT. Trial registration Clinical Trial (NCT02609906), November 18, 2015, registered retrospectively.
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- Tobias Helfen
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Campus Innenstadt, Nußbaumstr. 20, D-80336, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Campus Innenstadt, Nußbaumstr. 20, D-80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Campus Innenstadt, Nußbaumstr. 20, D-80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Campus Innenstadt, Nußbaumstr. 20, D-80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Campus Innenstadt, Nußbaumstr. 20, D-80336, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Campus Innenstadt, Nußbaumstr. 20, D-80336, Munich, Germany
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van de Water ATM, Davidson M, Shields N, Evans MC, Taylor NF. The Shoulder Function Index (SFInX): evaluation of its measurement properties in people recovering from a proximal humeral fracture. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:295. [PMID: 27431393 PMCID: PMC4950219 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1138-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2015] [Accepted: 06/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Concerns about test administration, reliability estimations, content and internal structure (dimensionality) of available shoulder measures for people with proximal humeral facture led to the development of a new clinician-observed outcome measure: the Shoulder Function Index (SFInX). The SFInX measures shoulder function by judgement of actual ability to perform daily tasks in which the shoulder is involved. Patients and health professionals had input into the instrument development, and Rasch analysis was used to create a unidimensional, interval-level scale. This study comprehensively evaluated the measurement properties of the SFInX in people recovering from a proximal humeral fracture. Methods Data were collected on 92 people [79 women, mean age 63.5 years (SD13.9)] who sustained a proximal humeral fracture within the previous year on three occasions to allow for evaluation of the following measurement properties: construct validity (convergent, discriminant and known-groups validity), longitudinal validity (responsiveness), intra-rater reliability (one week retest interval), and inter-rater reliability (n = 20 subgroup; two independent raters). Comparative measures were Constant Score and Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand (DASH) and discriminative measure was a mental status questionnaire. Minimal clinically important difference, floor and ceiling effects and feasibility of the SFInX were also evaluated. A priori hypotheses were formulated where applicable. Results Results for construct validity testing supported hypothesised relationships (convergent validity r = 0.75–0.89 (Constant Score and DASH); discriminant validity r = −0.08 (mental status); known-groups validity r = 0.50). For longitudinal validity, lower correlations (r = 0.40–0.49) than hypothesised (r = 0.50–0.70) were found. The SFInX scores changed more (10.3 points) than other scales, which could indicate that the SFInX is more responsive than the comparative measures. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability found ICCs of 0.96 (95 % CI 0.94–0.97) and 0.91 (95 % CI 0.63–0.97) respectively, with low measurement error (SEM = 3.9–5.8/100). A change of 11–12 points (out of 100) was indicative of a clinically important difference. Conclusions The SFInX is a feasible outcome measure which clinicians can use to reliably measure and detect clinically important changes in the construct of ‘shoulder function’, the ability to perform activities in which the shoulder is involved, in people recovering from a proximal humeral fracture.
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- Alexander T M van de Water
- La Trobe Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (LASER) and Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia.
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- La Trobe Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (LASER) and Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (LASER) and Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia.,Department of Allied Health, Northern Health, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Windsor, Victoria, 3181, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport Exercise and Rehabilitation (LASER) and Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Sport, School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia.,Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128, Australia
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Dean BJF, Jones LD, Palmer AJR, Macnair RD, Brewer PE, Jayadev C, Wheelton AN, Ball DEJ, Nandra RS, Aujla RS, Sykes AE, Carr AJ. A review of current surgical practice in the operative treatment of proximal humeral fractures: Does the PROFHER trial demonstrate a need for change? Bone Joint Res 2016; 5:178-84. [PMID: 27179004 PMCID: PMC4921043 DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.55.2000596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2015] [Accepted: 03/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Objectives The PROximal Fracture of the Humerus: Evaluation by Randomisation (PROFHER) trial has recently demonstrated that surgery is non-superior to non-operative treatment in the management of displaced proximal humeral fractures. The objective of this study was to assess current surgical practice in the context of the PROFHER trial in terms of patient demographics, injury characteristics and the nature of the surgical treatment. Methods A total of ten consecutive patients undergoing surgery for the treatment of a proximal humeral fracture from each of 11 United Kingdom hospitals were retrospectively identified over a 15 month period between January 2014 and March 2015. Data gathered for the 110 patients included patient demographics, injury characteristics, mode of surgical fixation, the grade of operating surgeon and the cost of the surgical implants. Results A majority of the patients were female (66%, 73 of 110). The mean patient age was 62 years (range 18 to 89). A majority of patients met the inclusion criteria for the PROFHER trial (75%, 83 of 110). Plate fixation was the most common mode of surgery (68%, 75 patients), followed by intramedullary fixation (12%, 13 patients), reverse shoulder arthroplasty (10%, 11 patients) and hemiarthroplasty (7%, eight patients). The consultant was either the primary operating surgeon or supervising the operating surgeon in a large majority of cases (91%, 100 patients). Implant costs for plate fixation were significantly less than both hemiarthroplasty (p < 0.05) and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (p < 0.0001). Implant costs for intramedullary fixation were significantly less than plate fixation (p < 0.01), hemiarthroplasty (p < 0.0001) and reverse shoulder arthroplasty (p < 0.0001). Conclusions Our study has shown that the majority of a representative sample of patients currently undergoing surgical treatment for a proximal humeral fracture in these United Kingdom centres met the inclusion criteria for the PROFHER trial and that a proportion of these patients may, therefore, have been effectively managed non-operatively. Cite this article: Mr B. J. F. Dean. A review of current surgical practice in the operative treatment of proximal humeral fractures: Does the PROFHER trial demonstrate a need for change? Bone Joint Res 2016;5:178–184. DOI: 10.1302/2046-3758.55.2000596.
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- B J F Dean
- Botnar Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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- John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford OX3 9DU, UK
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- Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Morriston Hospital, Morriston, Swansea SA6 6NL, UK
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- South Yorkshire Deanery, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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- South Yorkshire Deanery, Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, UK
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- Health Education North West, Regatta Place, Brunswick Business Park, Liverpool, L3 4BL, UK
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- Health Education North West, Regatta Place, Brunswick Business Park, Liverpool, L3 4BL, UK
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- West Midlands, Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, University Hospital Birmingham, Birmingham B15 2TH, UK
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- Botnar Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Botnar Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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- Botnar Musculoskeletal Research Centre, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, University of Oxford, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7LD, UK
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Bergdahl C, Ekholm C, Wennergren D, Nilsson F, Möller M. Epidemiology and patho-anatomical pattern of 2,011 humeral fractures: data from the Swedish Fracture Register. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2016; 17:159. [PMID: 27072511 PMCID: PMC4830043 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-016-1009-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 111] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2016] [Accepted: 04/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Humeral fractures are common, but the association between the patho-anatomical fracture pattern and patient characteristics has been inadequately studied and epidemiological knowledge is scarce. Following the introduction of the Swedish Fracture Register (SFR), risk factors for various fractures can be studied, as well as the outcome of different treatments. The objective of this study was to analyse adult humeral fractures in Gothenburg from a descriptive epidemiological perspective. Methods All humeral fractures registered in the SFR at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in 2011–2013 in patients aged ≥ 16 years were included. The fractures were divided into humeral segments (proximal, shaft and distal humerus) and analysed according to patient characteristics and patho-anatomical pattern. Furthermore, overall and age-specific incidence rates were calculated. Results A total of 2,011 humeral fractures were registered in the SFR, of which 79 % were proximal, 13 % shaft and 8 % distal humeral fractures. The mean age was 66.8 years and women ran a higher risk of humeral fractures than men (female/male ratio 2.4:1). On average, women were older than men at the time of fracture (mean age 70.1 years for women vs. 58.9 years for men). The overall incidence of humeral fractures was 104.7 per 100,000 inhabitants per year, with a segment-specific incidence of 83.0 for proximal fractures, 13.4 for shaft fractures and 8.3 per 100,000 person-years for distal fractures. There was a distinct increase in the age-specific incidence from the fifth decade and onwards, regardless of fracture site. Most fractures occurred in older patients (83 % > 50 years) as a result of a simple or an unspecified fall (79 % > 50 years). Only 1.2 % of all fractures were open injuries and 1.3 % were pathological. Conclusion This population-based study provides updated epidemiological data on humeral fractures in a Western-European setting. Most humeral fractures occur as the result of low-energy falls in the elderly population, indicating the influence of age-related risk factors in these fractures. The SFR will be a useful tool for providing continuous information on fracture epidemiology, risk factors and treatment outcome and these population-based data are essential in the planning of future fracture prevention and management.
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- Carl Bergdahl
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg/Mölndal, SE-431 80, Mölndal, Sweden.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg/Mölndal, SE-431 80, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg/Mölndal, SE-431 80, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg/Mölndal, SE-431 80, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital Gothenburg/Mölndal, SE-431 80, Mölndal, Sweden
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Holloway KL, Bucki-Smith G, Morse AG, Brennan-Olsen SL, Kotowicz MA, Moloney DJ, Sanders KM, Korn S, Timney EN, Dobbins AG, Pasco JA. Humeral Fractures in South-Eastern Australia: Epidemiology and Risk Factors. Calcif Tissue Int 2015; 97:453-65. [PMID: 26169198 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-015-0039-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2015] [Accepted: 07/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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In this study, we report the epidemiology and risk factors for humeral fractures (proximal humerus and shaft) among men and women residing in south-eastern Australia. Incident fractures during 2006 and 2007 were identified using X-ray reports (Geelong Osteoporosis Study Fracture Grid). Risk factors were identified using data from case-control studies conducted as part of the Geelong Osteoporosis Study. Median age of fracture was lower in males than females for proximal humerus (33.0 vs 71.2 years), but not for humeral shaft (8.9 vs 8.5 years). For females, proximal humerus fractures occurred mainly in the 70-79 and 80+ years age groups, whereas humeral shaft fractures followed a U-shaped pattern. Males showed a U-shaped pattern for both proximal humerus and humeral shaft fractures. Overall age-standardised incidence rates for proximal humerus fractures in males and females were 40.6 (95% CI 32.7, 48.5) and 73.2 (95% CI 62.2, 84.1) per 100,000 person years, respectively. For humeral shaft fractures, the age-standardised rate was 69.3 (95% CI 59.0, 79.6) for males and 61.5 (95% CI 51.9, 71.0) for females. There was an increase in risk of proximal humerus fractures in men with a lower femoral neck BMD, younger age, prior fracture and higher milk consumption. In pre-menopausal women, increased height and falls were both risk factors for proximal humerus fractures. For post-menopausal women, risk factors associated with proximal humerus fractures included a lower non-milk dairy consumption and sustaining a prior fracture. Humeral shaft fractures in both sexes were sustained mainly in childhood, while proximal humerus fractures were sustained in older adulthood. The overall age-standardised rates of proximal humerus fractures were nearly twice as high in females compared to males, whereas the incidence rates of humeral shaft fractures were similar.
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- Kara L Holloway
- Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, C/- Kitchener House, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia.
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- Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, C/- Kitchener House, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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- Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, C/- Kitchener House, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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- Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, C/- Kitchener House, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
- Melbourne Medical School-Western Campus, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, C/- Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, Parkville, VIC, 3021, Australia
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- Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, C/- Kitchener House, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
- Melbourne Medical School-Western Campus, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, C/- Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Barwon Health, Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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- Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, C/- Kitchener House, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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- Melbourne Medical School-Western Campus, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, C/- Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Australian Institute for Musculoskeletal Sciences, The University of Melbourne, St Albans, Parkville, VIC, 3021, Australia
- Institute of Health and Ageing, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Barwon Health, Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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- Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, C/- Kitchener House, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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- Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, C/- Kitchener House, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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- Epi-Centre for Healthy Ageing, IMPACT SRC, School of Medicine, Deakin University, C/- Kitchener House, Barwon Health, PO Box 281, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
- Melbourne Medical School-Western Campus, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, C/- Sunshine Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Barwon Health, Ryrie Street, Geelong, VIC, 3220, Australia
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Ortmaier R, Filzmaier V, Hitzl W, Bogner R, Neubauer T, Resch H, Auffarth A. Comparison between minimally invasive, percutaneous osteosynthesis and locking plate osteosynthesis in 3-and 4-part proximal humerus fractures. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2015; 16:297. [PMID: 26467533 PMCID: PMC4607011 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-015-0770-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2015] [Accepted: 10/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Background The ideal method for the surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures has not yet been found. We therefore conducted a retrospective matched-pair analysis and compared osteosynthesis with open reduction and internal fixation and that with an angular stable plate with minimally invasive, closed reduction, percutaneous fixation with the Humerusblock. Methods During a study period of 3 years, we matched 30 patients treated with angular stable plates (group 1) for age, gender, fracture type and handedness (dominant or nondominant) to 30 patients treated using the Humerusblock (group 2). At a minimal follow-up of 24 months, clinical evaluation included the Constant-Murley score, the UCLA score and the Simple Shoulder Test. Subjective pain was evaluated using the VAS pain scale. Patients were asked to rate their subjective satisfaction of final outcome as excellent, good, satisfied or dissatisfied. Results The mean CMS, UCLA score and SST differed significantly between groups 1 and 2 (60.9 vs 71.9, p < 0.01), (25.1 vs 29.5, p < 0.01) and (8.1 vs 9.4, p < 0.05), respectively. The VAS pain score was significantly lower in group 2 than in group 1 (1.2 vs 2.4; p < 0.01). The mean abduction (109.7° vs 133.7°; p < 0.01) and anterior flexion (128.3° vs 145.7°; p < 0.01) were significantly worse in group 1. The mean operation time was significantly shorter in group 2 (117.3 vs 72.1, p < 0.01). Complications occurred in 30 % (group 1) and 23 % (group 2) of patients. Conclusions In this study, the functional outcome is superior in the Humerusblock group. However, the general outcome after surgical treatment of 3-and 4-part fractures is moderate, and the complication rate has to be considered, even though it can be lowered with the use of minimally invasive implants.
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- Reinhold Ortmaier
- Department of Traumatology and Sports Injuries, Paracelsus Medical University, Müllner Hauptstraße 48, A-5020, Salzburg, Austria.
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- Department of Traumatology, Diakonissenkrankenhaus Schladming, Salzburgerstraße 777, A-8970, Schladming, Austria.
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- Department of Biostatistics, Paracelsus Medical University, Müllner Hauptstraße 48, A-5020, Salzburg, Austria.
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- Department of Traumatology and Sports Injuries, Paracelsus Medical University, Müllner Hauptstraße 48, A-5020, Salzburg, Austria.
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- Landeskrankenhaus Horn and Paracelsus Medical University, Spitalgasse 10, A-3580 Horn, Salzburg, Austria.
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- Department of Traumatology and Sports Injuries, Paracelsus Medical University, Müllner Hauptstraße 48, A-5020, Salzburg, Austria.
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- Department of Traumatology and Sports Injuries, Paracelsus Medical University, Müllner Hauptstraße 48, A-5020, Salzburg, Austria.
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Patel S, Colaco HB, Elvey ME, Lee MH. Post-traumatic osteonecrosis of the proximal humerus. Injury 2015; 46:1878-84. [PMID: 26113032 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2015] [Accepted: 06/08/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Post-traumatic osteonecrosis of the proximal humerus represents a challenging problem to the surgeon. It is commonly seen following multi-fragmentary fractures of the proximal humerus which may affect the long-term functional recovery after such injuries. This review summarises the current evidence on risk factors, reasons why estimating its epidemiology is difficult, the vascular supply of the humeral head, classification, and management options.
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- Shelain Patel
- Dept of Orthopaedics, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU, United Kingdom.
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- Shoulder Unit, St. George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom
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- Dept of Orthopaedics, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
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- Dept of Orthopaedics, University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London NW1 2BU, United Kingdom
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Mahabier KC, Hartog DD, Van Veldhuizen J, Panneman MJM, Polinder S, Verhofstad MHJ, Van Lieshout EMM. Trends in incidence rate, health care consumption, and costs for patients admitted with a humeral fracture in The Netherlands between 1986 and 2012. Injury 2015; 46:1930-7. [PMID: 26296455 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.07.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Revised: 05/22/2015] [Accepted: 07/12/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to examine long-term population-based trends in the incidence rate of patients with a humeral fracture admitted to a hospital in the Netherlands from 1986 to 2012 and to give a detailed overview of the health care consumption and productivity loss with associated costs. MATERIALS AND METHODS Age and gender-standardised incidence rates of hospital admissions for patients with a proximal, shaft, or distal humeral fracture were calculated for each year (1986-2012). Injury cases, length of hospital stay (LOS), trauma mechanism, and operation rate were extracted from the National Medical Registration. An incidence-based cost model was applied to calculate costs for direct health care and lost productivity in 2012. RESULTS Between 1986 and 2012 112,910 patients were admitted for a humeral fracture. The incidence rate increased from 17.8 in 1986 to 40.0 per 100,000 person years in 2012. Incidence rates of proximal fractures increased the most, especially in elderly women. Operation rates decreased in patients aged 70 years or older. The mean LOS decreased from nine days in 1997 to five days in 2012. The cumulative LOS of all patients in 2012 was 28,880 days of which 73% were caused by women and 81% were caused by patients aged 50 years or older. Cumulative medical costs in 2012 were M€55.4, of which M€43.4 was spent on women. Costs increased with age. Costs for hospital care contributed most to the overall costs per case until 70 years of age. From 70 years onwards, the main cost determinants were hospital care, rehabilitation/nursing care, and home care. Cumulative costs due to lost productivity were M€23.5 in 2012. Costs per case increased with age in all anatomic regions. CONCLUSIONS The crude number of patients admitted for a humeral fracture increased 124% in 27 years, and was associated with age and gender. Proximal fractures in elderly women accounted most significantly for this increase and most of the costs. The main cost determinants were hospital care and productivity loss.
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- Kiran C Mahabier
- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Humeral fractures due to low-energy trauma: an epidemiological survey in patients referred to a large emergency department in Northern Italy. Arch Osteoporos 2015. [PMID: 26198160 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-015-0228-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED This survey describes the epidemiology of approximately 1800 low-energy humeral fractures seen in a large emergency department in Northern Italy over 7 years (2007-2013), highlighting the differences from previous Italian studies. PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of humeral fractures due to low-energy trauma in patients 40 years of age or older referred to a large Emergency Department (Parma, Northern Italy) in a 7-year period (2007-2013). METHODS All humeral fractures referred to the emergency department of the Academic Hospital of Parma (the main hospital in the province with a catchment area of approximately 345,000) were retrieved from the hospital database using both ICD-9CM codes and text strings. The diagnosis of humeral fracture due to low-energy trauma was confirmed by medical records and X-ray reports, after exclusion of injuries due to a clear-cut high-energy trauma or cancer. RESULTS The query identified 1843 humeral fractures (1809 first fractures), with a clear predominance in women (78 %). Fractures of the proximal humerus represented the large majority of humeral fractures (more than 85 %), with an incidence progressively increasing with age (more than 60-fold in women and 20-fold in men). Simultaneous fractures (hip in particular) were frequent especially after 85 years of age (1 out of 8 cases). When compared to other Italian studies, the incidence of humeral fractures was significantly lower than that derived from discharge data corrected for hospitalization rate (standardized rate ratio 0.74; p < 0.001), while the pattern of age-related changes was significantly different from that computed by applying the ratio between hip and humeral fractures observed in Malmö, Sweden, to the Italian hip fracture rates. CONCLUSIONS This study gives an up-to-date description of the epidemiology of low-energy humeral fractures in Italy. Our results partly differ from previous Italian studies based on indirect estimations.
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Which parameters affect medium- to long-term results after angular stable plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures? J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2015; 24:727-32. [PMID: 25441560 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2014.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2014] [Revised: 07/28/2014] [Accepted: 08/13/2014] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Very little information on medium- to long-term results is available for surgically treated proximal humeral fractures. The aim of this prospective treatment study was to present long-term results after angular stable plate fixation of displaced proximal humeral fractures and to detect which specific patient- and fracture-related parameters affect the clinical outcome. METHODS We performed a prospective clinical and radiologic evaluation of 77 patients with a displaced proximal humeral fracture (28 Neer 2-part, 38 3-part, and 11 4-part fractures; 28 AO A fractures, 30 AO B fractures, and 19 AO C fractures) treated with angular stable plate fixation after a mean follow-up period of 96 months (range, 74-133 months). We assessed outcomes with the Constant, University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores and evaluated specific patient- and fracture-related parameters including complications. RESULTS The mean Constant, University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores were 79, 31, and 12 points. Reasons for revisions were implant-related impingement (n = 13), screw perforation (n = 10), infection (n = 4), and secondary fracture displacement (n = 1). There was a significant association between worse score results and occurrence of secondary fracture displacement, screw perforation, residual bone deformities, and a rotator cuff defect at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Good medium- to long-term results after angular stable plate fixation of displaced proximal humeral fracture can be expected. A reconstruction within a range of 15° in both anteroposterior and axillary views and <5-mm tuberosity displacement should be the aim of head-preserving surgery to prevent complications, such as secondary fracture displacement and screw perforation, and a less favorable long-term result.
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van de Water ATM, Davidson M, Shields N, Evans MC, Taylor NF. The Shoulder Function Index (SFInX): a clinician-observed outcome measure for people with a proximal humeral fracture. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2015; 16:31. [PMID: 25887741 PMCID: PMC4336677 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-015-0481-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2014] [Accepted: 01/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Background Proximal humeral fractures are amongst the most common fractures. Functional recovery is often slow and many people have ongoing disability during activities of daily life. Unidimensional measurement of activity limitations is required to monitor functional progress during rehabilitation. However, currentshoulder measures are multidimensional incorporating constructs such as activities, range of motion and pain into a single scale. Psychometric information of these measures is scarce in this population, and indicate measurement issues with reliability. Therefore, the aim was to develop the clinician-observed Shoulder Function Index (SFInX), a unidimensional, interval-level measure of ‘shoulder function’ based on actual performance of activities, reflecting activity limitations following a proximal humeral fracture. Methods An outcome measure development study was performed including item generation (existing shoulder measures, focus groups) and item selection (selection criteria, importance and feasibility ratings, pilot testing, Rasch analysis). Clinicians (n=15) and people with a proximal humeral fracture (n=13) participated in focus groups. Items were pilot tested (n=12 patients) and validated in a Rasch study. The validation study sample (n=92, 86% female) were recruited between 5 and 52 weeks post-fracture and had a mean age of 63.5 years (SD13.9). Measurements at recruitment and 6 and 7 weeks later were taken in three public metropolitan hospitals or during home visits. Raw SFInX data were analysed with WINSTEPS v3.74 using polytomous Rasch models. Results From 282 generated items, 42 items were selected to be rated by clinicians and patients; 34 items were pilot tested and 16 items were included for Rasch analysis. The final SFInX, developed with the Partial Credit Model, contains 13 items and has the response categories: ‘unable’, ‘partially able’ and ‘able’. It is unidimensional measuring ‘shoulder function’, and can measure from early functional use (drinking from a cup) to independence around the house (lifting items above head, carrying heavy items). Conclusions The SFInX is a promising outcome measure of shoulder function for people with a proximal humeral fracture. It has content relevant to patients and clinicians, is unidimensional and feasible for use in clinical and home settings. In its current form, the SFInX is ready for further psychometric evaluation, and for subsequent use in clinical settings and research. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:10.1186/s12891-015-0481-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Alexander T M van de Water
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health and LASER (La Trobe Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation), La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health and LASER (La Trobe Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation), La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health and LASER (La Trobe Sports, Exercise and Rehabilitation), La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086, Australia. .,Department of Allied Health, Northern Health, Bundoora, Victoria, 3083, Australia.
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- Melbourne Orthopeadic Group, Windsor, Victoria, 3181, Australia.
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- Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Victoria, 3128, Australia.
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Launonen AP, Lepola V, Saranko A, Flinkkilä T, Laitinen M, Mattila VM. Epidemiology of proximal humerus fractures. Arch Osteoporos 2015; 10:209. [PMID: 25675881 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-015-0209-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 163] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2014] [Accepted: 02/06/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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UNLABELLED There are only a few previous population-based studies that include both inpatient and outpatient treatment data. The aim of this study was to investigate the epidemiology of proximal humerus fractures. The incidence of proximal humerus fractures increases with age, and we observe a seasonal variation strongly favoring winter months. PURPOSE Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common osteoporotic fracture type observed in elderly patients, after wrist and hip fractures. However, few previous population-based studies include both inpatient and outpatient treatment data. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence, fracture morphology, and treatment method provided in cases of proximal humerus fractures. METHODS We retrospectively studied patient records from a mid-sized town in Finland between the years 2006 and 2010. The following data were collected from the medical records: age, sex, date of the fracture, laterality of the fracture, mechanism of injury, treatment method, and other associated fractures at the time of the original injury. Sex and age distributions of the patient population at risk (>18 years old) were calculated for the study period. RESULTS A total of 678 patients (females n = 503, 73 %) with 692 proximal humerus fractures were identified. The unadjusted incidence was 82 (95 % CI 76 to 88) per 100,000 person-years, 114 (95 % CI 104 to 124), and 47 (95 % CI 41 to 54) per 100,000 person-years in females and males, respectively. Incidence increased toward the older age groups. Clear seasonal variation was observed, two-part fractures were most common (428, 62 %), the majority of the fractures (n = 539, 78 %) were treated nonoperatively with a sling. CONCLUSION The incidence of proximal humerus fractures increases with age, and we observe a seasonal variation strongly favoring winter months. It is evident that proximal humerus fractures cause considerable morbidity among elderly people and consume health care resources.
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- Antti P Launonen
- Department of Orthopaedics, Tampere University Hospital, Teiskontie 35, PL2000, 33521, Tampere, Finland,
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Röding F, Lindkvist M, Bergström U, Lysholm J. Epidemiologic patterns of injuries treated at the emergency department of a Swedish medical center. Inj Epidemiol 2015; 2:3. [PMID: 27747735 PMCID: PMC5005584 DOI: 10.1186/s40621-014-0033-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2014] [Accepted: 12/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The injury spectrum published in the literature has mainly been presented for a certain age group, as elderly or for a certain type of injury, as fracture and often restricted to in-hospital care cases. Our objective was to give an overview of the major types of injuries for all age groups and trends in the adult population. Methods We analyzed 68,159 adult injury events, which occurred between 1999 and 2008 and was treated at the Emergency Department of Umea University Hospital. All these injuries are registered in a database. The injuries were analyzed depending on frequency, type of injury, and activity at the time of injury. Incidence rates were calculated using population data from Statistics Sweden. Results Injury event incidence varied between 614 (2004) and 669 (2007) per 10,000 persons. The most common injury was a fracture, although contusions and wounds were also frequent. Fractures were responsible for almost three quarters of hospital days related to injury. The risk for fractures increased with age, as did contusions and concussions, whereas sprains decreased with age. Fracture incidence increased among the 50- to 59-year age group for both women and men. Fall-related injuries increased significantly for middle-aged adults. Sports-related and work injuries decreased, while injuries occurring during leisure time increased the most. Conclusion A fracture is the most frequent type of injury for adults and accounts for the largest proportion of the trauma care burden. Contusions are also common and responsible for a significant proportion of the in-hospital days. Injuries caused by a fall increased among middle-age adults imply a need for an extension of fall prevention programs.
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- Fredrik Röding
- Division of Surgery and Perioperative Sciences, Department of Orthopaedics, Umea University, 90187, Umea, Sweden.
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- Department of Public health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Umea University, 90187, Umea, Sweden.,Umea school of business and economics, Department of Statistics, Umea University, Umea, 90187, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery and Perioperative Sciences, Department of Orthopaedics, Umea University, 90187, Umea, Sweden
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- Division of Surgery and Perioperative Sciences, Department of Orthopaedics and Department of Public Health and Clinical Medicine, Epidemiology and Global Health, Centre of Quality Registries North Sweden, Umea University, 90187, Umea, Sweden
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Cirera E, Pérez K, Santamariña-Rubio E, Novoa AM, Olabarria M. Improvements in hip fracture incidence counterbalanced by the rise of other fracture types: data from Spain 2000-2010. Injury 2014; 45:2076-83. [PMID: 25294117 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2014.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2014] [Revised: 09/08/2014] [Accepted: 09/16/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND In recent years, the incidence of injury in older people has increased. The aim of this study is to address the hypothesis that this increase is due to an increase in the incidence of some injuries that, while less common than hip fractures, are sufficient jointly to counteract the decrease or stabilisation in hip fracture rates observed in most countries. METHODS We performed a descriptive study of trends using data from the National Hospital Discharge Register. We included individuals 65 years and older who were discharged from a Spanish hospital during the period 2000-2010 with at least one injury diagnosis in the primary diagnosis field on the discharge form. The dependent variables were the following injury groups, classified using the Barell Matrix: hip fracture, shoulder and upper arm fractures, forearm and elbow fractures, thoracic fractures, lower leg and ankle fractures, and TBI type 1 internal injury. Incidence rates were calculated per 100,000 inhabitants (data from National Statistics Institute) and stratified by sex and age group. Trends, in terms of Annual Percent Change (APC), were assessed using Poisson Regression with discharge year as the independent variable. RESULTS Hip fracture continues to be the most important injury type in older people. Thoracic fractures and TBI internal injuries are more common in men, while fractures in the upper extremities are more common in women. All injuries increased in frequency with age, except lower leg and ankle fractures, which decreased. While a secular decreasing trend in hip fracture was noted, the incidences of fractures of the shoulder and upper arm, forearm and elbow, and lower leg and ankle, as well as of TBI type 1 internal injuries have increased steadily. CONCLUSIONS Although hip fracture continue to be the most common type of injury in older people, this study has allowed identifying other types of injury that are becoming increasingly common. These trends are driving paradigm changes in the burden of injuries requiring treatment within the hospital system, and must be taken into account in the design of preventative programs and actions.
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- Eva Cirera
- Universitat de Vic - Universitat Central de Catalunya (UVic-UCC), Vic, Spain; Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona, Spain.
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona (ASPB), Barcelona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiologia y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona (ASPB), Barcelona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiologia y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona (ASPB), Barcelona, Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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- Agència de Salut Pública de Barcelona (ASPB), Barcelona, Spain; CIBER Epidemiologia y Salud Pública (CIBERESP), Spain; Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica (IIB Sant Pau), Barcelona, Spain
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Maravic M, Briot K, Roux C. Burden of proximal humerus fractures in the French National Hospital Database. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2014; 100:931-4. [PMID: 25453923 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2014.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2014] [Revised: 08/18/2014] [Accepted: 09/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the characteristics of patients hospitalized for osteoporotic proximal humerus fracture in 2009 in France, in-patient mortality, and further hospitalizations for hip fracture. METHODS Data were extracted from the French Hospital National Database. We selected patients aged 40 years and over hospitalized for proximal humerus fracture in 2009, without cancer. Based on their unique identification number, we described the next hospitalizations occurring in 2009-2011 whatever the causes. Incidence, in-patient mortality, and hospital costs were calculated. RESULTS We numbered 10,874 patients (77% of women, mean age 72.5 years). The incidence per million was 477 and 163 in women and men, respectively. This incidence increased with age and was higher in women (i.e. 1374 and 320 in women and men aged over 74 years, respectively). Surgical treatment was applied in 56% of patients; median hospital stay was 5 days. Rehabilitation unit was necessary in 26% of cases. In-patient mortality was 1.1%. The overall hospital costs was €34 millions. Rehospitalizations occurred for 61% of the patients and had more co-morbidities than others. Near 8% of the rehospitalized patients were for hip fractures occurring in a median of 353 days after hospitalization for proximal humerus fracture. The hospital costs for these rehospitalizations was €52 millions. CONCLUSION Proximal humerus fractures incidence increases with aging, especially in women. These fractures are associated with a significant in-patient mortality and health care resources utilization. Patients with such fracture must receive high priority for optimal post fracture treatment.
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- Rheumatology, Lariboisière Hospital, 75010 Paris, France.
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- Paris Descartes University, Department of Rheumatology, Cochin Hospital, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Sorbonne Paris Cité Research Center, 75014 Paris, France
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- Paris Descartes University, Department of Rheumatology, Cochin Hospital, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit, Sorbonne Paris Cité Research Center, 75014 Paris, France
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Effect of Calcar Screw Use in Surgical Neck Fractures of the Proximal Humerus With Unstable Medial Support: A Biomechanical Study. J Orthop Trauma 2014; 28:452-7. [PMID: 24662994 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of calcar screw use in proximal humeral fractures with unstable medial support treated with locked plates. METHODS Standard osteotomies were performed in 36 cadaveric humeri to create a surgical neck fracture proximal humeral model. For static testing, 12 pairs of humeri were divided into 4 groups: normal alignment and varus deformity groups with and without 5-mm medial deficiencies. Calcar screw function was measured in each group by axial, shear, and torsion stiffness tests. Another 6 pairs of humeri with 5-mm medial deficiencies were subjected to cyclic loading tests in the normal alignment model with and without calcar screw application. RESULTS Calcar screws improved rotational stability in the normal alignment (P = 0.007) and varus (P = 0.002) groups. Calcar screws improved static and cyclic axial (P = 0.004) and shear (P = 0.017) stability in the normal alignment group with medial deficiency. In specimens with normal alignment and intact medial cortex, calcar screws provided no advantage in axial (P = 0.535) or shear (P = 0.537) stiffness. Calcar screws did not provide sufficient axial (P = 0.782) or shear (P = 0.772) stability to avoid reduction loss in humeri with varus malreduction. CONCLUSIONS In humeri with normal alignment, calcar screws can provide additional stability even when a medial deficiency exists. The use of calcar screws in humeri with varus deformity showed no biomechanical superiority.
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Clement ND, Duckworth AD, McQueen MM, Court-Brown CM. The outcome of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly. Bone Joint J 2014; 96-B:970-7. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.96b7.32894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study describes the epidemiology and outcome of 637 proximal humeral fractures in 629 elderly (≥ 65 years old) patients. Most were either minimally displaced (n = 278, 44%) or two-part fractures (n = 250, 39%) that predominantly occurred in women (n = 525, 82%) after a simple fall (n = 604, 95%), who lived independently in their own home (n = 560, 88%), and one in ten sustained a concomitant fracture (n = 76, 11.9%). The rate of mortality at one year was 10%, with the only independent predictor of survival being whether the patient lived in their own home (p = 0.025). Many factors associated with the patient’s social independence significantly influenced the age and gender adjusted Constant score one year after the fracture. More than a quarter of the patients had a poor functional outcome, with those patients not living in their own home (p = 0.04), participating in recreational activities (p = 0.01), able to perform their own shopping (p < 0.001), or able to dress themselves (p = 0.02) being at a significantly increased risk of a poor outcome, which was independent of the severity of the fracture (p = 0.001). A poor functional outcome after a proximal humeral fracture is not independently influenced by age in the elderly, and factors associated with social independence are more predictive of outcome. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2014;96-B:970–7.
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- N. D. Clement
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16
4SU, UK
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16
4SU, UK
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16
4SU, UK
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Orthopaedic Trauma Unit, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16
4SU, UK
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Trends in epidemiology and patho-anatomical pattern of proximal humeral fractures. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2014; 38:1697-704. [PMID: 24859897 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-014-2362-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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PURPOSE Proximal humeral fractures are common and frequently associated with osteoporosis. Little is known about the association between the patho-anatomical fracture pattern of proximal humeral fractures and patient characteristics. The purpose of this six year longitudinal registry analysis of proximal humeral fractures was to study overall numbers, certain predefined pathoanatomical patterns and distribution compared with specific patient characteristics. METHODS Data of patients treated between 2006 and 2011 in a country hospital that provides care >95 % of the city's hospitalised patients with fractures was retrospectively reviewed. Data were analysed according to patient characteristics of age, gender, comorbidity, accompanying injuries and radiological analysis of pathoanatomical fracture patterns based on Neer and Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) classification. RESULTS Eight hundred and fifteen proximal humeral fractures (67% women/33% men; mean age 66 years, range 19-99) were analysed. During the study period, an overall increase of 42.5% was found: according to AO classification, 46% were type A, 22% type B and 32% type C. Based on the Neer classification, 86% were displaced, and 49% were complex with more than three parts. Of complex fractures, 57% were female patients >60 years. The number of complex fractures was five times higher in women >60 years than in men of the same age group. CONCLUSIONS An overall increase of inpatients with displaced proximal tibial fractures was documented. Interestingly, complex displaced proximal humeral fractures, especially in older women with comorbidities, accounted for the majority of cases. These results suggest that health-care planning and hospital-based therapeutic strategies should focus on this patient group.
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Bai L, Fu ZG, Wang TB, Chen JH, Zhang PX, Zhang DY, Jiang BG. Radiological evaluation of reduction loss in unstable proximal humeral fractures treated with locking plates. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2014; 100:271-4. [PMID: 24709305 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2013.12.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2013] [Revised: 12/10/2013] [Accepted: 12/31/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this study was to radiologically evaluate the risk of reduction loss after locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures. METHODS From September 2007 to April 2009, 71 patients (28 males, 43 females) with unstable proximal humeral fracture were treated with open reduction and internal fixation by locking plate. The mean follow-up time was 31.2 months (range: 26-47). The head-shaft angulation (HSA) and the humeral head height (HHH) in true anteroposterior (AP) were recorded and compared over time. All complications were noted. Shoulder function was measured by the Constant score. RESULTS Patients with ΔHSA >10° (t=2.740, P=0.008) and ΔHHH >5mm (t=2.55, P=0.019) were more likely to have impaired shoulder function. Varus collapse occurred most frequently in patients with initial reduction of HSA <125° (χ(2)=19.17, P<0.001, Fisher's exact test F<0.001). Patients with >5mm HHH decrease were strongly associated with loss of reduction (χ(2)=24.23, P<0.001, F<0.001). CONCLUSIONS Dynamic change of HSA >10° and HHH >5mm were radiological factors that indicated poor shoulder function. Intra-operative HSA >125° should be achieved to avoid reduction loss following locking plate fixation of proximal humerus fracture. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE level IV.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Peking University People's Hospital, Traffic Medicine Center, XiZhiMen South Avenue 11#, 100044 Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Peking University People's Hospital, Traffic Medicine Center, XiZhiMen South Avenue 11#, 100044 Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Peking University People's Hospital, Traffic Medicine Center, XiZhiMen South Avenue 11#, 100044 Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Peking University People's Hospital, Traffic Medicine Center, XiZhiMen South Avenue 11#, 100044 Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Peking University People's Hospital, Traffic Medicine Center, XiZhiMen South Avenue 11#, 100044 Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Peking University People's Hospital, Traffic Medicine Center, XiZhiMen South Avenue 11#, 100044 Beijing, PR China.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Peking University People's Hospital, Traffic Medicine Center, XiZhiMen South Avenue 11#, 100044 Beijing, PR China.
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Koski AM, Patala A, Patala E, Sund R. Incidence of osteoporotic fractures in elderly women and men in Finland during 2005-2006: a population-based study. Scand J Surg 2014; 103:215-221. [PMID: 24759377 DOI: 10.1177/1457496914525554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Osteoporosis is a major health concern in elderly population. Low-trauma fractures offer one way of identifying these patients for treatment. Population-specific incidences of osteoporotic fractures are essential to validate tools for clinical decision making. MATERIAL AND METHODS To evaluate population-based osteoporotic fracture incidences in Central Finland, we performed a manual search of low-trauma fractures 2005-2006 from the records of all the local health-care organizations treating trauma patients. We identified low-trauma fracture patients from radiology reports from five health centers serving the inhabitants of nine municipalities and from the patient records of two hospitals in Central Finland. The manually collected data were then compared against data from the Finnish Health Care Register. RESULTS The crude incidence of all osteoporotic fractures in 2005-2006 in the population aged 50 years was 1254/100,000 person years: 694/100,000 person years in men and 1718/100,000 person years in women. Fracture numbers derived from register data were similar to those manually collected for hip and humerus fractures, but clearly smaller than those for wrist and ankle fractures. CONCLUSIONS Population-based low-trauma fracture incidences, reported here for Finland, constitute a basis for calibration of fracture risk evaluation tools (e.g. the World Health Organization fracture risk evaluation tool, FRAX). This study showed that register data underestimate the incidences of, in particular, distal radius and ankle fractures.
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- A-M Koski
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Central Finland Central Hospital, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Health Centre of Jyväskylä Cooperation, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- Department of Radiology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Service Systems Research Unit, National Institute for Health and Welfare, Helsinki, Finland Bone and Cartilage Research Unit, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland Centre for Research Methods, Department of Social Research, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
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Amin S, Achenbach SJ, Atkinson EJ, Khosla S, Melton LJ. Trends in fracture incidence: a population-based study over 20 years. J Bone Miner Res 2014; 29:581-9. [PMID: 23959594 PMCID: PMC3929546 DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.2072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 229] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2013] [Revised: 07/30/2013] [Accepted: 08/05/2013] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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To assess recent trends in fracture incidence from all causes at all skeletal sites, we used the comprehensive (inpatient and outpatient) data resources of the Rochester Epidemiology Project to estimate rates for Olmsted County, MN, USA, residents in 2009 to 2011 compared with similar data from 1989 to 1991. During the 3-year study period, 2009 to 2011, 3549 residents ≥50 years of age experienced 5244 separate fractures. The age- and sex-adjusted (to the 2010 US white population) incidence of any fracture was 2704 per 100,000 person-years (95% confidence interval [CI] 2614 to 2793) and that for all fractures was 4017 per 100,000 (95% CI 3908 to 4127). Fracture incidence increased with age in both sexes, but age-adjusted rates were 49% greater among the women. Overall, comparably adjusted fracture incidence rates increased by 11% (from 3627 to 4017 per 100,000 person-years; p = 0.008) between 1989 to 1991 and 2009 to 2011. This was mainly attributable to a substantial increase in vertebral fractures (+47% for both sexes combined), which was partially offset by a decline in hip fractures (-25%) among the women. There was also a 26% reduction in distal forearm fractures among the women; an increase in distal forearm fractures among men aged 50 years and over was not statistically significant. The dramatic increase in vertebral fractures, seen in both sexes and especially after age 75 years, was attributable in part to incidentally diagnosed vertebral fractures. However, the fall in hip fracture incidence, observed in most age groups, continues the steady decline observed among women in this community since 1950. More generally, these data indicate that the dramatic increases in the incidence of fractures at many skeletal sites that were observed decades ago have now stabilized.
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- Shreyasee Amin
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA; Division of Epidemiology, Department of Health Sciences Research, College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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Kammerlander C, Erhart S, Doshi H, Gosch M, Blauth M. Principles of osteoporotic fracture treatment. Best Pract Res Clin Rheumatol 2013; 27:757-69. [DOI: 10.1016/j.berh.2014.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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