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Torres-Izquierdo B, Tippabhatla A, Baldwin K, Upasani V, Sanders J, Goldstein R, Denning JR, Hosseinzadeh P. Is There a Role for Isolated Closed Reduction in the Emergency Department Without Fixation for Displaced Proximal Humerus Fractures in Adolescents? J Pediatr Orthop 2024; 44:e310-e315. [PMID: 38151963 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Pediatric proximal humerus fractures (PHFx) are uncommon and makeup ~2% of all pediatric fractures. Traditionally, most cases are treated nonoperatively with closed reduction (CR) or immobilization with no reduction (INR) with excellent outcomes. Indications for CR without fixation remain unclear as immobilization in the position of reduction (shoulder abduction and external rotation) is not practical. We aim to determine the need for CR among adolescents with displaced PHFx treated nonoperatively. METHODS We conducted an IRB-approved prospective multicenter study involving 42 adolescents aged 10 to 16 years, treated for displaced PHFx across 6 institutions between 2018 and 2022. CR was performed under conscious sedation in the emergency department, with data collected during follow-up visits at 6 weeks and 3 months. Radiographic measurements, range of motion, and patient-reported outcomes, including the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Upper Extremity and Physical Function, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, and QuickDash scores, were compared between the INR and CR groups. RESULTS Among 42 fractures, 23 (55%) were treated with INR and 19 (45%) with CR, followed by placement in a hanging arm cast or sling. Of the cases, 62% were high-energy injuries. Radiographic alignment and range of motion were similar between groups at preoperative, 6 weeks, and 3 months with no significant differences noted.Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Upper Extremity, Physical Function, QuickDash, and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index scores at 6 weeks and 3 months showed no significant differences between cohorts. Significant improvement was observed between 6 weeks and 3 months for every patient-reported outcome in both cohorts. CONCLUSIONS For displaced PHFx treated nonoperatively, our data suggests INR has a similar radiographic and clinical outcome when compared with CR. Our results question the necessity of performing CR in this group of patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II-therapeutic studies: prospective cohort study.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego, San Diego
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis, MO
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Brodke DJ, Gurbani A, Lee C. Technical Tips for Reduction and Stable Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fractures. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2023; 31:968-976. [PMID: 37384877 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-22-01211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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The surgical treatment of proximal humerus fractures, though common, is associated with surprisingly high complication rates upward of 34%. Obtaining a reduction and placing a stable fixation can be challenging because many fractures treated surgically are comminuted and occur in osteoporotic bone. Nevertheless, innovations in technique and implant design are mitigating some failures. These innovations include the use of fibular strut allograft and other fixation adjuncts, the correct placement of calcar screws and other locking fixation, and having a systematic approach to reduction and intraoperative imaging to ensure the restoration of anatomy. This review and accompanying video highlight various technical strategies to maximize the success of surgical treatment for these challenging injuries.
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- Dane J Brodke
- From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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Cosic F, Kirzner N, Edwards E, Page R, Kimmel L, Gabbe B. The Translated Proximal Humerus Fracture: A Comparison of Operative and Nonoperative Management. J Orthop Trauma 2023; 37:e341-e348. [PMID: 37053113 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To report on the long-term outcomes of the management of translated proximal humerus fractures. DESIGN A prospective cohort study was conducted from January 2010 to December 2018. SETTING Academic Level 1 trauma center. PARTICIPANTS/PATIENTS A total of 108 patients with a proximal humerus fracture with ≥100% translation, defined as no cortical bony contact between the shaft and humeral head fragments, were included. INTERVENTION Patients were managed nonoperatively with sling immobilization or with operative management as determined by the treating surgeon. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Outcome measures were the Oxford Shoulder Score, EQ-5D-5L, return to work, and radiological outcomes. Complications recorded included further surgery, loss of position/fixation, nonunion/malunion, and avascular necrosis. RESULTS Of the 108 patients, 76 underwent operative intervention and 32 were managed nonoperatively. The mean (SD) age in the operative group was 54.3 (±20.2) years and in the nonoperative group was 73.3 (±15.3) years ( P < 0.001). There was no association between Oxford Shoulder Score and management options (mean 38.5 [±9.5] operative versus mean 41.3 [±8.5] nonoperative, P = 0.48). Operative management was associated with improved health status outcomes; EQ-5D utility score adjusted mean difference was 0.16 (95% CI, 0.04-0.27; P = 0.008); EQ-5D VAS adjusted mean difference was 19.2 (95% CI, 5.2-33.2; P = 0.008). Operative management was associated with a lower odds of nonunion (adjusted OR 0.30; 95% CI, 0.09-0.97; P = 0.04), malunion (adjusted OR 0.14; 95% CI, 0.04-0.51; P = 0.003), and complications (adjusted OR 0.07; 95% CI, 0.02-0.32; P = 0.001). CONCLUSION Translated proximal humerus fractures with ≥100% displacement demonstrate improved health status and radiological outcomes after surgical fixation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Filip Cosic
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Alfred, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Alfred, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Alfred, Melbourne, Australia
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Geelong, Geelong, Australia
- Barwon Centre for Orthopaedic Research and Education (B-CORE), St John of God Hospital and Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, The Alfred, Melbourne, Australia; and
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Health Data Research UK, Swansea University Medical School, Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, United Kingdom
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Early Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Adults Treated With Locked Plate Fixation Compared with Nonoperative Treatment: An Age-, Comorbidity-, and Fracture Morphology-Matched Analysis. J Orthop Trauma 2023; 37:142-148. [PMID: 36730947 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002511] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare patient-reported outcomes (PROs), range of motion (ROM), and complication rates for proximal humerus fractures managed nonoperatively or with open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). DESIGN Retrospective cohort. SETTING Academic level 1 trauma center. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS Four hundred thirty-one patients older than 55 years were identified retrospectively. 122 patients were excluded. 309 patients with proximal humerus fractures met inclusion criteria (234 nonoperative and 75 ORIF). After matching, 192 patients (121 nonoperative and 71 ORIF) were included in the analysis. INTERVENTION Nonoperative versus ORIF (locked plate) treatment of proximal humerus fracture. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Early Visual Analog Score (VAS), ROM, PROs, complications, and reoperation rates between groups. RESULTS At 2 weeks, ORIF showed lower VAS scores, better passive ROM, and patient-reported outcomes measurement information system (PROMIS) scores ( P < 0.05) compared with nonoperative treatment. At 6 weeks, open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) had lower VAS scores, better passive ROM, and PROMIS scores ( P < 0.05) compared with nonoperative treatment. At 3 months, ORIF showed similar PROMIS scores ( P > 0.05) but lower VAS scores and better passive ROM ( P < 0.05) compared with nonoperative treatment. At 6 months, ORIF showed similar VAS scores, ROM, and PROMIS scores ( P > 0.05) compared with nonoperative treatment. There was no difference in secondary operation rates between groups ( P > 0.05). ORIF patients trended toward a higher secondary reoperation rate (15.5% vs. 5.0%) than nonoperative patients ( P = 0.053). CONCLUSIONS In an age-, comorbidity-, and fracture morphology-matched analysis of proximal humerus fractures, ORIF led to decreased pain and improved passive ROM early in recovery curve compared with nonoperative treatment that normalized after 6 months between groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Samborski SA, Haws BE, Karnyski S, Soles G, Gorczyca JT, Nicandri G, Voloshin I, Ketz JP. Outcomes for type C proximal humerus fractures in the adult population: comparison of nonoperative treatment, locked plate fixation, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. JSES Int 2022; 6:755-762. [PMID: 36081702 PMCID: PMC9446248 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2022.05.006] [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] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background This study compares patient-reported outcomes and range of motion (ROM) between adults with an AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association type C proximal humerus fracture managed nonoperatively, with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), and with reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA). Methods This is a retrospective cohort study of patients >60 years of age treated with nonoperative management, ORIF, or RSA for AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association type 11C proximal humerus fractures from 2015 to 2018. Visual analog scale pain scores, Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) scores, ROM values, and complication and reoperation rates were compared using analysis of variance for continuous variables and chi square analysis for categorical variables. Results A total of 88 patients were included: 41 nonoperative, 23 ORIF, and 24 RSA. At the 2-week follow-up, ORIF and RSA had lower visual analog scale scores and lower PROMIS pain interference scores (P < .05) than nonoperative treatment. At the 6-week follow-up, ORIF and RSA had lower visual analog scale, PROMIS pain interference, and PF scores and better ROM (P < .05) than nonoperative treatment. At the 3-month follow-up, ORIF and RSA had better ROM and PROMIS pain interference and PF scores (P < .05) than nonoperative treatment. At the 6-month follow-up, ORIF and RSA had better ROM and PROMIS PF scores (P < .05) than nonoperative treatment. There was a significantly higher complication rate in the ORIF group than in the non-operative and RSA groups (P < .05). Conclusion The management of AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association type 11C proximal humerus fractures in older adults with RSA or ORIF led to early decreased pain and improved physical function and ROM compared to nonoperative management at the expense of a higher complication rate in the ORIF group.
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- S. Andrew Samborski
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
- Corresponding author: S. Andrew Samborski, MD, Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 665, Rochester, NY 14642, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of California Davis, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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Self-Reduction in Proximal Humerus Fractures through Upright Patient Positioning: Is It up to Gravity? Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12092096. [PMID: 36140497 PMCID: PMC9498024 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12092096] [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: 07/21/2022] [Revised: 08/20/2022] [Accepted: 08/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: The self-reduction in proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) remains a poorly explored myth, and it was rarely investigated in the past. One of the oldest hypotheses suggests that gravity and the weight of the affected arm alone are driving forces, which facilitate a self-reducing potential in PHFs. However, thus far, clear radiographic evidence for this theory is missing in the literature. This study aimed to investigate the immediate effect of upright patient positioning on self-reducing of PHFs. Methods: Between November 2019 and November 2020, seven consecutively bedridden but mentally competent patients were admitted to our emergency department with an acute proximal humerus fracture. Within routinely attempts of closed reductions under the control of an image converter (C-arm), immobile patients were mobilized into an upright sitting position on a stretcher while the affected arm was immobilized in a sling. Fluoroscopic controls were performed before and after upright positioning. Changes in the head-shaft angle (HSA), as well as the medial hinge index (MHI), were determined on plain true anteroposterior (AP) fluoroscopic images. Results: In all cases, upright patient positioning had an immediate self-reducing effect. This effect could be seen in five out of seven cases for both HSA and MHI. Changes in HSA and MHI averaged 21.2° and 0.25, respectively. Mean deviation from an ideal, anatomic HSA of 135° decreased through upright positioning from 25.5° to 13.8°. Mean deviation from an ideal, anatomic MHI of 1 decreased through upright positioning from 0.28 to 0.19. Conclusions: Upright patient positioning might contribute immediately to the self-reduction in PHF through the force of gravity. This underlines the importance of being aware of patients’ position when interpreting X-ray images within treatment decision-making processes.
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Oldrini LM, Feltri P, Albanese J, Marbach F, Filardo G, Candrian C. PHILOS Synthesis for Proximal Humerus Fractures Has High Complications and Reintervention Rates: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Life (Basel) 2022; 12:life12020311. [PMID: 35207598 PMCID: PMC8880552 DOI: 10.3390/life12020311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2021] [Revised: 02/16/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to quantify the rate of complications and reinterventions in patients treated with PHILOS plate for proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) synthesis. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed on the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Cochrane databases up to 7 October 2021. Studies describing medium and long-term complications in PHF synthesis using the PHILOS plate were included. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed on complications and causes of reinterventions. Assessment of risk of bias and quality of evidence was performed with the Downs and Black’s “Checklist for Measuring Quality”. Results: Seventy-six studies including 4200 patients met the inclusion criteria. The complication rate was 23.8%, and the main cause was screw cut-out (4.1%), followed by avascular necrosis (AVN) (3.1%) and subacromial impingement (1.5%). In patients over 55 years, the complication rate was 29.5%. In the deltopectoral (DP) approach the complication rate was 23.8%, and in the delto-split (DS) it was 17.5%, but no difference between the two approaches was seen when considering the type of fracture. The overall reintervention rate was 10.5% in the overall population and 19.0% in older patients. Conclusions: Proximal humerus synthesis with a PHILOS plate has high complications and reintervention rates. The most frequent complication was screw cut-out, followed by humeral head AVN and subacromial impingement. These results need to be further investigated to better understand both the type of patient and fracture that is more at risk of complications and reintervention and to compare pros and cons of the PHILOS plate with respect to the other solutions to manage PHFs.
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- Lorenzo Massimo Oldrini
- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (L.M.O.); (J.A.); (F.M.); (G.F.); (C.C.)
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- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (L.M.O.); (J.A.); (F.M.); (G.F.); (C.C.)
- Correspondence:
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- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (L.M.O.); (J.A.); (F.M.); (G.F.); (C.C.)
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- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (L.M.O.); (J.A.); (F.M.); (G.F.); (C.C.)
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- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (L.M.O.); (J.A.); (F.M.); (G.F.); (C.C.)
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Via Buffi 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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- Service of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Surgery, EOC, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland; (L.M.O.); (J.A.); (F.M.); (G.F.); (C.C.)
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Via Buffi 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Goudie EB, MacDonald DJ, Robinson CM. Functional Outcome After Nonoperative Treatment of a Proximal Humeral Fracture in Adults. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022; 104:123-138. [PMID: 34878423 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.02018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The functional outcome following nonoperative treatment of a proximal humeral fracture and the factors that influence it are poorly defined. We aimed to prospectively assess patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in a patient cohort at 1 year after the injury. METHODS In this study, 774 adult patients sustaining a proximal humeral fracture completed PROM assessments, including the Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), the EuroQol-5 Dimensions-3 Levels (EQ-5D-3L), and visual analog scale (VAS) assessments of pain, health, and overall treatment satisfaction at 1 year. The mean patient age was 65.6 years, and 73.8% of patients were female. The influences of demographic and fracture measurements and complications on the OSS and EQ-5D-3L were assessed. RESULTS The 1-year mean scores were 33.2 points (95% confidence interval [CI], 32.1 to 34.2 points) for the OSS and 0.58 (95% CI, 0.55 to 0.61) for the EQ-5D-3L. There was considerable heterogeneity in the reported scores, and the 3 demographic variables of higher levels of dependency, higher levels of social deprivation, and a history of affective (mood) disorder were most consistently associated with poorer outcomes, accounting for between 37% and 43% of the score variation. The initial fracture translation potentially leading to nonunion accounted for 9% to 15% of the variation, and a displaced tuberosity fracture was also predictive of 1% to 4% of the outcome variation. There was evidence of a ceiling effect for the OSS, with 238 patients (30.8%) having a score of ≥47 points but a mean outcome satisfaction of only 72.9 points, and this effect was more pronounced in younger, active individuals. At the other end of the spectrum, 239 patients (30.9%) reported an OSS of ≤24 points, and 120 patients (15.5%) had a "worse-than-death" EQ-5D-3L score. CONCLUSIONS Nonoperative treatment of proximal humeral fractures produces considerable variation in shoulder-specific and general health outcomes at 1 year, and a substantial proportion of patients have poor perceived functional outcomes. The outcome for the majority of less-displaced fractures is mainly influenced by preexisting patient-related psychosocial factors, although the fracture-related factors of displacement, nonunion, and tuberosity displacement account for a small but measurable proportion of the variation and the poorer outcomes in the minority with more severe injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Ewan B Goudie
- The Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Proximal humerus fracture nonunions are heterogenous group of posttraumatic sequelae in both the operatively and nonoperatively treated proximal humerus fracture. The management of these fractures is largely based on the residual morphology. Understanding the relationship of the nonunited and malunited fragments, anatomic location of the fracture, and viability of the residual bone stock will allow for better surgical planning. Patient optimization with nonoperative care, open reduction internal fixation, intramedullary nailing, and shoulder arthroplasty, all have a role in the treatment of proximal humerus fracture nonunions.
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Martínez-Sola R, León-Muñoz VJ, Najem-Rizk AN, Soler-Vasco B, Arrieta-Martínez CJ, López-Sorroche E, Cárdenas-Grande E, Salmerón-Vélez G, Ruiz-Molina JÁ, Martínez-Martínez F, Santonja-Medina F. 'Absolute' inter-observer classifications agreement for proximal humeral fractures with a single shoulder anteroposterior X-ray. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2021; 29:23094990211010520. [PMID: 33896261 DOI: 10.1177/23094990211010520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Several studies have been carried out, and there is no classification for proximal humeral fractures (PHF) exempted from variability in interpretation and with questioned reliability. In the present study, we investigated the 'absolute diagnostic reliability' of the most currently used classifications for PHFs on a single anterior-posterior X-ray shoulder image. METHODS Six orthopaedic surgeons, with varying levels of experience in shoulder pathology, evaluated radiographs from 30 proximal humeral fractures, according to the 'absolute reliability' criteria. Each of the observers rated each fracture according to Neer, Müller/AO and Codman-Hertel's classification systems. RESULTS The overall inter-observer agreement (κ) has been 0.297 (CI95% 0.280 to 0.314) for the Neer's classification system, 0.206 (CI95% 0.193 to 0.218) for the Müller/AO classification system, and 0.315 (CI95% 0.334 to 0.368) for the Codman-Hertel classification system. We found loss of agreement in Neer's classification as the study progressed, low agreement in the AO classification, and stable values in the different evaluations with the best degree of agreement for Codman-Hertel classification, with a moderate agreement in the second evaluation among the six evaluators. CONCLUSION The Neer, AO, and Hertel-Codman classification systems for PHF with a single radiographic projection have a difficult interpretation for orthopaedic surgeons of varying levels of experience, and therefore substantial agreements are not obtained.
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- Rocío Martínez-Sola
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario Torrecárdenas, Almería, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca, El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
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Goudie EB, Robinson CM. Prediction of Nonunion After Nonoperative Treatment of a Proximal Humeral Fracture. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:668-680. [PMID: 33849049 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.01139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of nonunion after a proximal humeral fracture (PHF) and the risk factors for its occurrence are poorly defined. We aimed to estimate the rate of nonunion in nonoperatively treated patients and to produce a clinical model for its prediction. METHODS Two thousand two hundred and thirty adult patients (median age, 72 years [range, 18 to 103 years]; 75.5% were female) with a PHF underwent assessment of fracture union using standard clinical evaluation and conventional radiographs. We assessed the prevalence of nonunion and measured the effect of 19 parameters on healing. Best statistical practices were used to construct a multivariate logistic regression model. The PHF assessment of risk of nonunion model (PHARON) was externally validated in a subsequent prospectively collected population of 735 patients, treated by the same protocol in our institution. RESULTS Overall, 231 (10.4%) of 2,230 patients developed nonunion. Only 3 (0.8%) of 395 patients with a head-shaft angle (HSA) of >140° developed nonunion; in this cohort, none of the measured candidate variables were independently predictive of nonunion on multivariate logistic regression analysis. In the larger cohort of 1,835 patients with an HSA of ≤140°, 228 (12.4%) developed nonunion. Decreasing HSA, increasing head-shaft translation (HST), and smoking were independently predictive of nonunion on multivariate analysis. The prevalence of nonunion was very low (1%) in the majority with both an HSA of >90° and HST of <50%, whereas the risk was much higher (83.7%) in the 8.3% with an HSA of ≤90° and HST of ≥50%. In both groups, the prevalence of nonunion was much higher in smokers. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of nonunion after PHF is higher than previously reported. Most patients have favorable risk-factor estimates and a very low risk of this complication, but a smaller subgroup is at much higher risk. The risk can be accurately estimated with PHARON, using standard clinical assessment tools. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Ewan B Goudie
- The Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Porschke F, Bockmeyer J, Nolte PC, Studier-Fischer S, Guehring T, Schnetzke M. More Adverse Events after Osteosyntheses Compared to Arthroplasty in Geriatric Proximal Humeral Fractures Involving Anatomical Neck. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10050979. [PMID: 33801182 PMCID: PMC7957872 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10050979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to compare adverse events and clinical outcomes of geriatric proximal humerus fractures (PHF) involving the anatomical neck (type C according to AO classification) treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using locking plate vs. arthroplasty. In this retrospective cohort study, geriatric patients (>64 years) who underwent operative treatment using ORIF or arthroplasty for type C PHFs were included. Complications, revisions and clinical outcomes using Constant Murley Score (CMS) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Score were assessed and compared between groups. At a mean follow up of 2.7 ± 1.7 years, 59 patients (mean age 75.3 ± 5.5 years) were included. In 31 patients ORIF was performed and 29 patients underwent arthroplasty. Complications and revision surgeries were significantly more frequent after ORIF (32.6% vs. 7.1%, p = 0.023 and 29.0% vs. 7.1%, p = 0.045). In contrast, clinical outcomes showed no significant differences (DASH 39.9 ± 25.7 vs. 39.25 ± 24.5, p = 0.922; CMS 49.7 ± 29.2 vs. 49.4 ± 25.2, p = 0.731). ORIF of type C PHFs in geriatric patients results in significantly more complications and revision surgery when compared to arthroplasty. Therefore, osteosynthesis of geriatric intraarticular fractures of the proximal humerus must be critically evaluated.
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- Felix Porschke
- BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen at Heidelberg University Hospital, Ludwig-Guttmann-Straße 13, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany; (J.B.); (P.-C.N.); (S.S.-F.); (M.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-6210-68100
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- BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen at Heidelberg University Hospital, Ludwig-Guttmann-Straße 13, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany; (J.B.); (P.-C.N.); (S.S.-F.); (M.S.)
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- BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen at Heidelberg University Hospital, Ludwig-Guttmann-Straße 13, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany; (J.B.); (P.-C.N.); (S.S.-F.); (M.S.)
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- BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen at Heidelberg University Hospital, Ludwig-Guttmann-Straße 13, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany; (J.B.); (P.-C.N.); (S.S.-F.); (M.S.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Paulinenhilfe, Diakonieklinikum Stuttgart, Rosenbergstraße 38, 70176 Stuttgart, Germany;
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- BG Trauma Center Ludwigshafen at Heidelberg University Hospital, Ludwig-Guttmann-Straße 13, 67071 Ludwigshafen, Germany; (J.B.); (P.-C.N.); (S.S.-F.); (M.S.)
- German Joint Center, Atos Clinic Heidelberg, Bismarckstraße 9-15, 69115 Heidelberg, Germany
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[Shoulder arthroplasty]. DER ORTHOPADE 2021; 50:245-256. [PMID: 33543309 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-020-04065-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Arthroplasty of the shoulder joint leads to excellent clinical results if the indications are valid and the implantation is technically correct. Taking anatomical requirements and mechanical functions as well as material properties and developments in surgical techniques into account, articulations and anchoring systems have been developed which, as modular systems enable successful restoration of the biomechanics and consider the importance of the surrounding soft tissues. Scientific data show promising medium-term and long-term results in terms of functionality and pain reduction. Nevertheless, due to the limited bone stock for implant anchoring, especially loosening of the prosthesis or instability of the glenoid joint component, revision arthroplasty remains challenging. This review article summarizes the relevant aspects of shoulder arthroplasty.
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Seo JB, Yoo JS, Kim YJ, Kim KB. Assessment of the efficacy of the far cortical locking technique in proximal humeral fractures: a comparison with the conventional bi-cortical locking technique. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2020; 21:800. [PMID: 33267845 PMCID: PMC7709294 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03821-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Locking plate fixation is one of the treatment strategies for the management of proximal humeral fractures. However, stiffness after locking plate fixation is a clinical concern. The mechanical stiffness of the standard locking plate system may suppress the interfragmentary motion necessary to promote secondary bone healing by callus formation. The far cortical locking (FCL) technique was developed to address this limitation in 2005. FCL increases construct flexibility and promotes callus formation. Our study aimed to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of the FCL technique when implemented in proximal humeral fracture management. Furthermore, we compared the surgical outcomes of FCL with those of the conventional bicortical locking (BCL) screw fixation technique. Methods Forty-five consecutive patients who had undergone locking fixation for proximal humeral fractures were included in this study. A proximal humeral locking plate (PHILOS) system with BCL screw fixation was used in the first 27 cases, and the periarticular proximal humeral locking plate with FCL screw fixation was used in the final 18 consecutive cases. Functional capacity was assessed using the constant score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and range of motion. Radiographic outcomes were evaluated using the Paavolainen method of measuring the neck-shaft angle (NSA). Results No significant differences in clinical outcomes (ASES score, constant score, and range of motion) were found between the two groups. The union rate at 12 weeks was significantly higher in the FCL group (94.4%) than in the BCL group (66.7%, p = 0.006). No significant differences in NSA were found between the two treatment strategies. The complication rate was not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusions When implemented in proximal humeral fractures, the FCL technique showed satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes as compared with the conventional BCL technique. The bone union rate at 12 weeks after surgery was significantly higher in the FCL group than in the BCL group. However, no significant difference in the final bone union rate was found between the two groups.
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- Joong-Bae Seo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, South Korea. .,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Chungmu Hospital, Mojongdong 432-2, Asan, Chungnam, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, South Korea
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An evaluation of functional outcome in elderly patients with proximal humeral fractures treated conservatively. JOURNAL OF SURGERY AND MEDICINE 2020. [DOI: 10.28982/josam.823298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Barros LH, Figueiredo S, Marques M, Rodrigues C, Ramos J, Claro R. Consolidação dos tubérculos na artroplastia reversa do ombro após fratura proximal do úmero: Existe melhoria nos resultados funcionais? Rev Bras Ortop 2020; 55:748-754. [PMID: 33364654 PMCID: PMC7748945 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3402459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Accepted: 08/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objective
To compare the functional results of patients with complex proximal humerus fracture submitted to total shoulder reverse arthroplasty with and without tuberosity healing. The secondary goal was to know the tuberosity healing rate after reverse shoulder arthroplasty with our surgical technique.
Methods
A retrospective, cohort type study, with a prospective database collection. In total, 28 patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria: age ≥ 65 years, reverse shoulder arthroplasty for complex proximal humerus fracture (type-3 or -4, according to Neer), and a minimum of 24 months of follow-up. At six months of follow-up, all of the patients were evaluated radiographically for tuberosity, and then they were divided into 2 groups: those with healed tuberosities and those with non-healed tuberosities. A clinical evaluation using the Constant score, active range of motion and the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at the last follow-up was also performed.
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Tuberosity healing occurred in 21 patients (76.3%). There were statistically significant differences in the Constant scoring system (
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Tuberosity healing results in an improvement of the functional outcomes of patients submitted to reverse shoulder arthroplasty as a treatment for complex proximal humeral fractures in the elderly.
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- Luís Henrique Barros
- Departamento de Ortopedia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Centro Hospitalar de Leiria, Leiria, Portugal
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Centro Hospitalar do Litoral Alentejano, Santiago do Cacém, Portugal
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Centro Hospitalar e Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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Gracitelli MEC, Yamamoto GJ, Malavolta EA, Andrade-Silva FB, Kojima KE, Ferreira Neto AA. Tratamento não operatório de fraturas desviadas da extremidade proximal do úmero em idosos: Correlação entre os desvios e os resultados clínicos. Rev Bras Ortop 2020; 57:273-281. [PMID: 35652030 PMCID: PMC9142268 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716760] [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: 03/07/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Objetivos Descrever o resultado funcional do tratamento não operatório de fraturas desviadas da extremidade proximal do úmero (FEPU) pela escala da American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES, na sigla em inglês) após 12 meses e avaliar se as diferentes classificações e medidas radiográficas iniciais têm correlação com os resultados clínicos.
Métodos Foram avaliados em tempos padronizados (3, 6 e 12 meses), 40 pacientes > 60 anos com FEPU submetidos ao tratamento não operatório. Foram utilizadas as escalas da ASES, Constant-Murley e Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE, na sigla em inglês). As variáveis radiográficas incluíram as classificações de Neer e Resch, a presença de fratura e desvio dos tubérculos, cominuição metafisária, lesão periosteal medial, desvios angulares e translacionais da cabeça no plano coronal e sagital e desvio dos tubérculos.
Resultados Observamos resultados pela escala de ASES de 77,7 ± 23,2 para toda a amostra, pela de Constant-Murley de 68,7 ± 16 e de 82,6% para a escala em relação ao lado contralateral. A escala de SANE aos 12 meses foi de 84,8 ± 19. Os critérios radiográficos que apresentaram influência negativa no resultado clínico pela escala de ASES aos 12 meses foram a gravidade pela classificação de Neer e pelo desvio angular no plano coronal (mensurado pelo ângulo cabeça-diáfise) e a presença de fratura dos tubérculos.
Conclusão O tratamento não operatório de fraturas desviadas da extremidade proximal do úmero em pacientes idosos resulta em bons resultados clínicos. Os resultados clínicos são influenciados negativamente pelo desvio angular da cabeça do úmero e pela presença de fratura dos tubérculos maior e menor, assim como pela classificação de Neer.
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- Mauro Emilio Conforto Gracitelli
- Grupo de Ombro e Cotovelo, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Grupo de Ombro e Cotovelo, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Grupo de Ombro e Cotovelo, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Grupo de Ombro e Cotovelo, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Grupo de Ombro e Cotovelo, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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- Grupo de Ombro e Cotovelo, Instituto de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
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Modified Use of a Fibular Strut in the Reduction and Stabilization of 2-Part Osteoporotic Proximal Humerus Fractures. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS GLOBAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS 2020; 4:e20.00153. [PMID: 33986203 PMCID: PMC7575192 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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PURPOSE This study introduces a modified use of a fibular strut allograft as an adjunct to lateral locked plating in the treatment of osteoporotic two-part fractures of the proximal humerus. METHODS A prospective series of 13 consecutive patients (mean age 68; range, 60 to 88) with displaced two-part fractures of the proximal humerus were included. The main outcome measures included radiographic healing, clinical and radiographic findings of complications, assessment of shoulder function measured with the Shoulder Function Index, and ultrasonography assessment of rotator cuff disruption. RESULTS At postoperative month four, every fracture healed as evidenced on radiographic assessment. Clinically, patients achieved an average shoulder forward flexion of 141.5°, external rotation of 37°, and abduction of 98°. The mean Shoulder Function Index score was 73.2 (range, 64 to 77). No patients were included who required a major or a minor revision surgery. The average follow-up was 13.2 months (range, 12 to 15). Ultrasonography demonstrated no tears of the rotator cuff. DISCUSSION In a series of 13 patients, our technique facilitated fracture reduction while avoiding additional soft-tissue dissection at the fracture site and enabled supplementary stabilization after application of a lateral locking plate. Using this technique, we had minimal complications, a high rate of osseous healing, and achieved favorable clinical outcomes in a challenging patient population.
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Hosseinzadeh S, DeAngelis JP, Komarraju A, Wu AC, Wu JS. Imaging of Acute Shoulder Trauma. Semin Roentgenol 2020; 56:5-21. [PMID: 33422184 DOI: 10.1053/j.ro.2020.07.018] [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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Acute injuries to the shoulder girdle are common and frequently encountered by the practicing radiologist. The type of injury is highly dependent on the age of the patient and mechanism of trauma with injuries occurring at the site of greatest mechanical weakness. In this review, we discuss the main clinical features and key imaging findings for the most common shoulder injuries. For each injury, we also provide a section on the important features that the orthopedic surgeon needs to know in order to guide surgical versus nonsurgical management.
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- Shayan Hosseinzadeh
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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The Current State of the Problem of Treatment of Patients with Proximal Humeral Fractures against the Background of Osteoporosis. JOURNAL OF BIOMIMETICS BIOMATERIALS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2020. [DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/jbbbe.46.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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This study focuses on problems of treatment of proximal humeral fractures occurring against the background of osteoporosis. It presents statistics on osteoporosis and lower energy trauma among patients in the Russian Federation and abroad. The high susceptibility to osteoporotic changes in the bone structure of the male population of Russia compared to the global statistics of osteoporosis among men was emphasized. The main classifications used in the clinical practice of orthopedists and traumatologists allow to identify the type of fracture by clinical and anatomical basis and to structure the existing patient management tactics to achieve the most optimal result of treatment and restoration of limb function. There is an analysis of publications representing various methods of fracture treatment, which helps to use the most optimal methods of relevant fractures treatment.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to examine trends, outcomes, and principles in treatment of proximal humerus fractures in the elderly with a critical focus on reverse shoulder arthroplasty as a developing treatment option. RECENT FINDINGS Recent literature shows an increase in reverse shoulder arthroplasty and a decrease in hemiarthroplasty performed for proximal humerus fractures. More predictable outcomes and lower revision rates are seen in older individuals treated primarily or secondarily with reverse shoulder arthroplasty compared to those treated with hemiarthroplasty. We report current and historical treatments, outcomes, and principles in reverse shoulder arthroplasty for treatment of complex, displaced proximal humerus fractures in older individuals (≥ 65 years old).
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- Brandon J Kelly
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA. .,Regions Hospital, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 640 Jackson St, MS 11503L, Saint Paul, MN, 55101, USA. .,TRIA Orthopaedic Center, Woodbury, MN, USA.
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Liskutin T, Harkin E, Summers H, Cohen J, Bernstein M, Lack W. The influence of biplanar reduction and surgeon experience on proximal humerus fractures treated with ORIF. Injury 2020; 51:322-328. [PMID: 31812323 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.11.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2019] [Revised: 10/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/21/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treatment for proximal humerus fractures remains controversial. Studies of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) rarely account for reduction quality, while surgeon experience and sagittal plane reduction remain unstudied. In a retrospective case series analysis of AO/OTA C-type proximal humerus fractures treated with ORIF using a locking plate, we hypothesized that reduction quality would be associated with outcome, and reductions would improve with experience. METHODS We retrospectively identified 41 3- and 4-part proximal humerus fractures treated with ORIF by a single orthopaedic traumatologist. Two blinded traumatologists assessed injury and post-operative radiographs for medial calcar disruption and five measures of deformity. Major complications and functional outcome were assessed. RESULTS Outcome by ASES score was similar to previous reports (mean 73.6, std dev 22.5). Eleven of 35 patients (31.4%) with greater than six months follow-up experienced a complication. Post-reduction sagittal HSa<25° (RR = =9.44, p = =0.024) and medial calcar disruption (RR = =3.82, p = =0.009) were associated with complications. Post-reduction coronal and sagittal HSa improved with experience (p < 0.001 and p = =0.032, respectively) as did the likelihood of overall anatomic reduction (p = =0.006). ROC analysis found a threshold for superior reduction quality after 23 cases (AUC = =0.873, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Sagittal reduction quality and medial calcar disruption were associated with complications. Additionally, reduction quality improved with experience. Future studies of proximal humerus ORIF should include multiplanar assessments of reduction while accounting for surgeon experience.
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- Tomas Liskutin
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Ave., Maguire Center, Suite 1700, Maywood, IL, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Ave., Maguire Center, Suite 1700, Maywood, IL, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma, Loyola University Medical Center, United States.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Trauma, Loyola University Medical Center, United States.
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- Departments of Surgery & Pediatric Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Canada.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, United States
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Robinson CM, Stirling PHC, Goudie EB, MacDonald DJ, Strelzow JA. Complications and Long-Term Outcomes of Open Reduction and Plate Fixation of Proximal Humeral Fractures. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2019; 101:2129-2139. [PMID: 31800426 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.19.00595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The optimal treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures in adults remains controversial. We evaluated the risk of complications and the long-term outcomes in patients with a severely displaced fracture or a fracture-dislocation of the proximal part of the humerus treated with open reduction and plate fixation (ORIF). METHODS Between 1995 and 2012, 5,897 consecutive patients with a proximal humeral fracture were referred to a specialist shoulder clinic for surgical assessment. Indications for surgery included anterior or posterior fracture-dislocation, substantial tuberosity involvement with >1 cm of displacement in a Neer 3 or 4-part fracture configuration, disengagement of the head from the shaft, or severe varus or valgus deformity of the head. All patients who met the surgical criteria and had been followed for 2 years were included, and standardized clinical and radiographic assessments of outcomes were performed. At a median of 10.8 years (range, 5 to 22 years) after ORIF, all surviving cognitively intact patients completed a patient-reported questionnaire assessing functional outcomes and satisfaction. RESULTS Three hundred and sixty-eight patients (6.2%) met the inclusion criteria and had the appropriate follow-up. The study population had a high rate of complex fracture configurations; 77.2% had tuberosity involvement, 54.1% had complete head-shaft disengagement, and 44.0% had a dislocated head. Eighty-seven patients (23.6%) had postoperative stiffness, 25 (6.8%) had fixation failure/nonunion, and 16 (4.3%) had late osteonecrosis/posttraumatic osteoarthritis; these complications were the reason for the majority of the reoperations in the cohort. The survivorship until any reoperation was 74% at 10 years, but when reoperations for stiffness were excluded, the survivorship was 90% during the same time period. The patients' mean levels of pain, function, and satisfaction with treatment were good to excellent. CONCLUSIONS Our results support the use of primary ORIF in medically fit patients with a severely displaced fracture or a fracture-dislocation of the proximal part of the humerus in centers where the expertise to carry out such treatment exists. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level IV. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- C Michael Robinson
- The Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- The Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- The Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- The Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- The Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Nowak LL, Davis AM, Mamdani M, Beaton D, Schemitsch EH. A concept analysis and overview of outcome measures used for evaluating patients with proximal humerus fractures. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 43:1450-1462. [PMID: 31479302 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1649728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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PURPOSE It is unclear to which degree existing studies evaluate the primary goal of treatment for patients with proximal humerus fractures (restoration of daily activities). Our purpose was to systematically review and analyze the concepts reflected by outcome measures used in studies of patients with proximal humerus fractures. METHODS We reviewed three databases from 2000 to 2018. Two reviewers categorized outcomes in each study into concepts of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health framework. RESULTS The most commonly represented concept across 35 studies was "Body Function/Structure Impairment", followed by aggregate measures that reflect multiple concepts to varying degrees. All patient-reported aggregate measures such as the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon's, and Oxford Shoulder scores better reflected "Activity Limitations", however, these measures were only reported in 34% of studies. CONCLUSION There may be misalignment between what studies measure, and the primary goal of treatment for patients with proximal humerus fractures. The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon's, and Oxford Shoulder scores reflect concepts that more adequately address the restoration of daily activities following these injuries, and future studies should include at least one of these measures.Implications for rehabilitationWe have shown that there is a misalignment between what existing studies are measuring (primarily objective measures of impairment) and the primary goal of treatment and rehabilitation (restoring activities of daily living).This suggests that existing studies evaluating different treatment types for proximal humerus fracture patients are providing inadequate information to make evidence-based treatment and rehabilitation decisions following theses injuries.Our results tentatively suggest that the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon's, and Oxford Shoulder scores may better reflect limitations in daily activities following these injuries and should be used in future studies and by clinicians.
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- Lauren L Nowak
- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Clinical Orthopaedic Research, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Health Care and Outcomes Research, Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Li Ka Shing Centre for Healthcare Analytics Research and Training, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Musculoskeletal Health & Outcomes Research, Institute for Work Health, Toronto, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.,Clinical Orthopaedic Research, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Canada.,Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, London Health Sciences Centre, London, Canada
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Is the Charlson comorbidity index a good predictor of mortality and adverse effects in proximal humerus fractures? Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2019; 105:301-305. [PMID: 30765307 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2018.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 11/07/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Proximal humerus fractures (PHF) are frequent in elderly patients. This population also suffers from a series of associated comorbidities, and PHF increases morbidity and mortality. The Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) is a tool used for calculating comorbidity and therefore the mortality risk. HYPOTHESIS Our hypothesis is that CCI is a good predictor of mortality in patients suffering from PHF, and that there is a relationship between CCI and the development of adverse events. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective study with prospective data collection of 354 patients who had been diagnosed and treated for a single PHF between August 1st, 2013 and July 31st, 2015 was carried out at our hospital. The minimum follow-up was 24 months (mean 51.1 months). This study included all patients regardless the severity of the fracture, the treatment performed (surgical or conservative treatment) or whether the patient had been admitted to the hospital or was treated as an outpatient. Adverse effects and mortality data were collected and the CCI was calculated. RESULTS Patients with high CCI (>5) had a higher mortality risk 4.6 (95% CI [2.4-9.0]) compared to those with CCI<5. During follow-up, 40 (11%) patients died, being the mean follow-up of the patients overall 4.3 years 95% CI [4.1-4.4]. Patients suffering from systemic complications had a higher CCI average (p=0.001) compared to those who did not present adverse effects (HR=6.6; 95% CI [3.5-12.4]). No statistically significant relationship between the type of fracture (p=0.473) and mortality was found. CONCLUSION In our study CCI has proven to be a good predictor of mortality and there is a relationship between CCI and the development of adverse effects in patients suffering from PHF, which maybe should be taken into consideration in our therapeutic decision making. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective observational study.
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Boileau P, d'Ollonne T, Bessière C, Wilson A, Clavert P, Hatzidakis AM, Chelli M. Displaced humeral surgical neck fractures: classification and results of third-generation percutaneous intramedullary nailing. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2019; 28:276-287. [PMID: 30429058 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2017] [Revised: 06/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND The high rates of complications and reoperations observed with the early designs of first-generation (unlocked) and second-generation (bent design) humeral intramedullary nail (IMNs) have discouraged their use by most surgeons. The purpose of this study was to report the results of a third-generation (straight, locking, low-profile, tuberosity-based fixation) IMN, inserted through a percutaneous approach, for the treatment of displaced 2-part surgical neck fractures. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of 41 patients who underwent placement of a third-generation IMN to treat a displaced 2-part surgical neck fracture (AO/OTA type 11A3). The mean age at surgery was 57 years (range, 17-84 years). After percutaneous insertion through the humeral head, the IMN was used as a reduction tool. Static locking fixation was achieved after axial fracture compression ("back-slap" hammering technique). Patients were reviewed and underwent radiography with a minimum of 1 year of follow-up; the mean follow-up period was 26 months (range, 12-53 months). RESULTS Preoperatively, 3 types of surgical neck fractures were observed: with valgus head deformity (Type A = 8 cases), shaft translation without head deformity (Type B = 19 cases), or with varus head deformity (Type C = 14 cases). At final follow-up, all fractures went on to union, and the mean humeral neck-shaft angle was 132° ± 5°. We observed 2 malunions and 1 case of partial humeral head avascular necrosis. No cases underwent screw migration or intra-articular penetration. At last review, mean active forward elevation was 146° (range, 90°-180°) and mean external rotation was 50° (range, 20°-80°). The mean Constant-Murley score and Subjective Shoulder Value were 71 (range, 43-95) and 80% (range, 50%-100%), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Antegrade insertion of a third-generation IMN through a percutaneous approach provides a high rate of fracture healing, excellent clinical outcome scores, and a low rate of complications. No morbidity related to the passage of the nail through the supraspinatus muscle and the cartilage was observed. The proposed A, B, and C classification allows choosing the optimal entry point for intramedullary nailing.
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- Pascal Boileau
- Institut Universitaire Locomoteur & Sport, Hôpital Pasteur 2, Côted'Azur University, Nice, France.
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- Institut Universitaire Locomoteur & Sport, Hôpital Pasteur 2, Côted'Azur University, Nice, France
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- Institut Universitaire Locomoteur & Sport, Hôpital Pasteur 2, Côted'Azur University, Nice, France
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- Orthopédique et de la Main, Medical University of Strasbourg, Illkirch, France
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- Institut Universitaire Locomoteur & Sport, Hôpital Pasteur 2, Côted'Azur University, Nice, France
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Interfragmental ischaemia is a prerequisite for the initiation of the inflammatory and immunological response to fracturing of bone.Intrafragmental ischaemia is inevitable: the extent of the initial ischaemic insult does not, however, directly relate to the outcome for healing of the fracture zones and avascular necrosis of the humeral head. The survival of distal regions of fragments with critical perfusion may be the result of a type of inosculation (blood vessel contact), which establishes reperfusion before either revascularization or neo-angiogenesis has occurred.Periosteum has a poorly defined role in fracture healing in the proximal humerus. The metaphyseal periosteal perfusion may have a profound effect, as yet undefined, on the healing of most metaphyseal fractures of the proximal humerus, and may be disturbed further by inadvertent surgical manipulation.The metaphysis can be considered as a 'torus' or ring of bone, its surface covered by periosteum antero- and posterolaterally, through which the tuberosity segments gain perfusion and capsular reflections antero- and posteromedially, through which the humeral head (articular) fragment gains perfusion.The torus is broken in relatively simple primary patterns: a fracture line at the upper surface of the torus is an anatomical 'neck' fracture; a fracture line at the lower surface of the torus is the surgical 'neck' fracture. Secondary fragmentation (through compression and/or distraction) of the torus itself creates complexity for analysis (classification), alters the capacity and outcome for healing (by variable interruption of the fragmental blood supply) and influences interfragmental stability. Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.180005.
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Biomechanical and range of motion analysis of two proximally fixed locking plate systems for fixation of proximal humeral fractures. CURRENT ORTHOPAEDIC PRACTICE 2015. [DOI: 10.1097/bco.0000000000000202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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McAnany S, Parsons BO. Treatment of Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Critical Analysis Review. JBJS Rev 2014; 2:01874474-201404000-00005. [PMID: 27490870 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.m.00045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Steven McAnany
- Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 5 East 98th Street, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10029
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Proximal Humeral Fractures. Tech Orthop 2013. [DOI: 10.1097/bto.0000000000000037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Biomechanical evaluation of locking plate fixation of proximal humeral fractures augmented with calcium phosphate cement. J Orthop Trauma 2013; 27:399-404. [PMID: 23114412 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0b013e318278c595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [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 influence of calcium phosphate cement augmentation on failure of locking plate fixation of proximal humeral fracture fixation in a cadaveric fracture model. METHODS A 5-mm wedge osteotomy was created in each of 11 paired fresh-frozen human cadaveric humeri (age > 65 years). Specimens were randomly assigned to receive either locked plate fixation (group 1) or locked plate fixation with cement augmentation (group 2). Constructs were tested for axial stiffness, load to failure, and failure mode using a material testing machine. RESULTS Cement-augmented specimens resisted higher loads (1936 ± 609 N) in comparison to nonaugmented specimens (1373 ± 590 N) (P = 0.01). In group 1, varus displacement and glenohumeral screw perforation occurred in all cases. Varus displacement occurred in 2 cases in group 2, whereas glenohumeral screw perforation did not occur in any of the cases. Cement augmentation led to a significant increase in axial stiffness (P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Calcium phosphate cement-augmented locking plates enhanced fixation stability in proximal humeral fractures and reduced glenohumeral screw perforation in this 2-part cadaveric model. The ultimate advantage of this method remains to be determined in vivo.
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Pucker sign in proximal humeral fractures: implications on management. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2013; 8:123-6. [PMID: 23737123 PMCID: PMC3732668 DOI: 10.1007/s11751-013-0162-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2013] [Accepted: 05/23/2013] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Fracture of the surgical neck of humerus in young patients is a relatively rare injury. We reviewed the available material on the topic and identified puckering at the shoulder in high-energy fracture of the surgical neck as a finding which has been reported infrequently but signifies a need for open reduction. We present a review of the literature on the subject and our similar experience in two young males who had puckering and ecchymosis at the shoulder.
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Fractures of the acetabulum are some of the most challenging fractures that face orthopedic surgeons. In geriatric patients, these challenges are enhanced by the complexity of fracture patterns, the poor biomechanical characteristics of osteoporotic bone, and the comorbidities present in this population. Nonsurgical management is preferable when the fracture is stable enough to allow mobilization, and healing in a functional position can be expected. When significant displacement and/or hip instability are present, operative management is preferred in most patients, which may include open reduction and internal fixation with or without total hip arthroplasty.
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- Patrick D G Henry
- Division of Orthopaedics, Department of Surgery, Sunnybrook Health Science Center, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Minimally invasive polyaxial locking plate fixation of proximal humeral fractures: a prospective study. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 71:1737-44. [PMID: 22182882 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e31823f62e4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The surgical treatment for displaced humeral head fractures overlooks a broad variety of surgical techniques and implant systems. A standard operative procedure has not yet been established. In this article, we report our experience with a second-generation locking plate for the humeral head fracture that is applied in a standardized nine-step minimally invasive surgical technique (MIS). METHODS In a prospective study from May 2008 until November 2009, a cohort of 79 patients with 80 proximal humerus fractures were operated in a MIS procedure using a polyaxial locking plate. Follow-up examination at 6 weeks and 6 months postoperative included radiologic examinations and a clinical outcome analysis by the Constant Score, the Visual Analog Scale for pain, and the Daily Activity Score. RESULTS The mean patient age was 65.5 years ± 19 years. According to the Neer classification, there were 18 (22.5%) two-part (Neer III), 48 (60%) three-part (Neer IV), and 14 (17.5%) four-part fractures (Neer IV/V). The operation time averaged 65.6 minutes ± 27 minutes. In 13 patients (16.3%), revision was necessary because of procedure-related complications. After 6 months, the Visual Analog Scale for pain was 2.7 ± 1.6 and the Daily Activity Score showed 19.6 ± 6 points. The average age-related Constant Score after 6 months was 67.5 ± 24 points. CONCLUSIONS MIS surgery of displaced humeral head fractures can be performed in all types of humeral head fractures leading to low complication rates and good clinical outcome. A standardized stepwise procedure in fracture reduction and fixation is recommended to achieve reliable good results.
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In light of the growing number of elderly osteopenic patients with distal humeral fractures, we discuss the history of their management and current trends. Under most circumstances operative fixation and early mobilisation is the treatment of choice, as it gives the best results. The relative indications for and results of total elbow replacement versus internal fixation are discussed.
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- D. Popovic
- Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St.
Joseph’s Health Centre, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, N6A
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- Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St.
Joseph’s Health Centre, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, N6A
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Recent innovations have greatly increased the range of proximal humeral fractures that are amenable to open reduction and plate fixation.The optimum technique for some of the more complex fracture patterns is not yet fully refined.This article aims to describe the recent advances in the treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures by open reduction and locking plate fixation, focusing particularly on the indications for surgery, the operative techniques, and the expected outcomes after treatment.
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Murray IR, Amin AK, White TO, Robinson CM. Proximal humeral fractures: current concepts in classification, treatment and outcomes. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 93:1-11. [PMID: 21196536 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.93b1.25702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Most proximal humeral fractures are stable injuries of the ageing population, and can be successfully treated non-operatively. The management of the smaller number of more complex displaced fractures is more controversial and new fixation techniques have greatly increased the range of fractures that may benefit from surgery. This article explores current concepts in the classification and clinical aspects of these injuries, reviewing the indications, innovations and outcomes for the most common methods of treatment.
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- I R Murray
- Edinburgh Shoulder Clinic, New Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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OBJECTIVES To assess the treatment preferences of orthopaedic surgeons for displaced three- and four-part proximal humerus fractures. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING Academic and nonacademic institutions across Canada. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS Members of the Canadian Orthopedic Trauma Society and the Joint Orthopedic Initiative for National Trials of the Shoulder. INTERVENTION Mailed questionnaire requesting treatment preferences for eight clinical scenarios with differing patient age (45 or 68 years), patient activity level (active/healthy or frail/low demand), and fracture type (Neer III or IV). MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Treatment preference for each clinical scenario using a five-level ordinal scale. RESULTS Thirty-six completed questionnaires were included in the analysis. Internal fixation, particularly with locking plates, was the preferred treatment for young patients regardless of fracture type or activity level. Treatment preferences for elderly patients demonstrated the least consensus. Hemiarthroplasty, locked plating, and nonoperative management all received high treatment preferences depending on the fracture type and activity level of the patient. CONCLUSIONS This survey quantifies treatment preferences for a wide range of strategies used to manage displaced proximal humerus fractures. The results of this survey suggest that, despite consulting orthopaedic trauma and shoulder experts, a wide range of treatments appear acceptable for displaced fractures in the elderly. Prospective clinical trials are needed to guide effective treatment decisions for these patients.
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Iacobellis C, Serafini D, Aldegheri R. PHN for treatment of proximal humerus fractures: evaluation of 80 cases. Musculoskelet Surg 2009; 93:47-56. [PMID: 19711001 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-009-0030-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2009] [Accepted: 04/22/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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This paper analyses 80 cases of displaced proximal humerus fractures, with two or three fragments, treated by PHN nailing. The hold of the spiral blade was effective, and is particularly recommended for fractures with two fragments according to Neer's classification. The results, analysed with Constant's score and radiographic checkups, were satisfactory. Nearly all our patients (76 out of 80) had a mean age of 75 years and a total Constant score of 78.48. Only four (mean age 42.5 years) had a Constant score of 86. Shoulder articulation was good and only a few complications occurred.
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- Claudio Iacobellis
- Orthopaedic and Traumatological Clinic University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
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Ahn H, Court-Brown CM, McQueen MM, Schemitsch EH. The use of hospital registries in orthopaedic surgery. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2009; 91 Suppl 3:68-72. [PMID: 19411502 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.h.01592] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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A hospital registry is a collection of prospectively recorded information about patients who have a specific condition or who received a specific type of treatment. Hospital registries are beneficial for the patient, physicians, and administrators and serve several purposes, with the primary purpose being quality control. This article focuses on the role of registries at the hospital level and their advantages compared with other data sets. We also discuss how to implement a hospital registry and how to ascertain registry quality. Finally, we describe the problems inherent in any hospital-based registry and the ways in which the data collected in a registry can be appropriately analyzed.
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- Henry Ahn
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Michael's Hospital, 55 Queen Street East, #800, Toronto, ON M5C 1R6, Canada.
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Nonunions of the Proximal Humerus: Their Prevalence and Functional Outcome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 64:1517-21. [DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3181469840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Percutaneous humeral plating of fractures of the proximal humerus: results of a prospective multicenter clinical trial. J Orthop Trauma 2008; 22:153-8. [PMID: 18317047 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0b013e3181694f7d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [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 safety and functional outcome of a recently described surgical technique of percutaneous plating for proximal humerus fractures. DESIGN Prospective clinical trial. SETTING : Two urban Level 1 university trauma centers. PATIENTS From February 2002 to December 2003, 34 consecutive patients underwent surgery by 5 trauma surgeons from 2 teaching hospitals. Twenty-seven patients had 1-year follow-up. INTERVENTION The technique involved 2 minimal incisions with a lateral deltoid split and a more distal shaft incision. A proximal humerus-specific locking plate was implemented. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS DASH (disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand) and Constant-Murley evaluation scores were used for functional evaluation. The presence of complications was noted. RESULTS Specifically, there were no axillary nerve injury injuries and no loss of reduction. The average Constant score at 1 year was 82 and the DASH score was 26. CONCLUSION This study demonstrated that the functional outcome results correspond to a normal age-adjusted score signifying an acceptable result.
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The recent technological developments in implant design and the wider availability of bone graft substitutes have stimulated a renaissance in the operative treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures. However, one of the remaining problems of the operative treatment of these injuries has been the limited surgical access to the posterior aspect of the shoulder afforded by the deltopectoral approach. In this article, we describe a novel extended deltoid-splitting approach, in which the area traversed by the axillary nerve is identified and protected during the surgery. We feel that this approach provides enhanced surgical exposure and offers a useful alternative to the deltopectoral approach in the operative treatment of 3- and 4-part proximal humeral fractures.
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Functional follow-up of locking plate fixation of fractures of the proximal humerus. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/s00590-007-0266-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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The majority of proximal humerus fractures are treated nonoperatively with good functional results. Multiple options exist for treating displaced fractures, without a clear advantage of any one method for a given fracture type. Goals include an adequate reduction and stable fixation to initiate early motion and rehabilitation. Decision-making should be based on patient and injury specifics and surgeon's experience. Various types of fixation, including plates, nails, or percutaneous pins, can maintain sufficient stability to promote shoulder mobility and function. Any of these methods will have few complications when undertaken with appropriate patient selection and careful surgical technique. Preliminary results of locking plates in the proximal humerus suggest that this is a favorable treatment option for displaced, comminuted proximal humerus fractures, which compares well with established methods. Locked plating may improve fracture stability in some complex patterns and facilitate early rehabilitation. It is possible that some fractures previously treated with hemiarthroplasty may be managed successfully with locking plates. Prospective study to assess the complications, outcomes, and cost effectiveness of nonoperative management compared to various surgical treatment options is warranted.
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- Heather A Vallier
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio 44109, USA.
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Nanda R, Goodchild L, Gamble A, Campbell RSD, Rangan A. Does the presence of a full-thickness rotator cuff tear influence outcome after proximal humeral fractures? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 62:1436-9. [PMID: 17563662 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3180514ce2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Prevalence of rotator cuff tears increases with advancing age. Despite proximal humeral fractures being common in the elderly, the influence of a coexistent rotator cuff tear on outcome has, to our knowledge, not been previously investigated. This study prospectively assessed whether the presence of a rotator cuff tear in association with a proximal humeral fracture influences functional prognosis. METHODS Eighty-five patients treated conservatively for proximal humeral fractures were evaluated prospectively with ultrasonography to determine the status of the rotator cuff. Every patient was managed by immobilization in an arm sling for 2 weeks followed by physiotherapy. Functional outcome was measured using the Constant and the Oxford shoulder score, at 3 and 12 months postinjury. RESULTS There were 43 patients with full-thickness cuff tears and 42 patients with no cuff tear or a partial-thickness tear. Full thickness cuff tears were more frequent in patients more than 60 years old. The outcome scores at 3 and 12 months showed no statistically significant difference for either the Constant or the Oxford shoulder score with regard to cuff integrity. Analysis of these scores showed no correlation between presence or absence of a full-thickness cuff tear and shoulder function. CONCLUSION The results indicate that rotator cuff integrity is not a predictor of shoulder function at 12 months after proximal humeral fracture, as measured by outcome scores and therefore there is no clinical indication for routine imaging of the rotator cuff in patients for whom conservative management is the preferred treatment option.
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- Rajesh Nanda
- James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, United Kingdom.
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Laurencin CT, Khan Y, Kofron M, El-Amin S, Botchwey E, Yu X, Cooper JA. The ABJS Nicolas Andry Award: Tissue engineering of bone and ligament: a 15-year perspective. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2006; 447:221-36. [PMID: 16741478 DOI: 10.1097/01.blo.0000194677.02506.45] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Musculoskeletal repair is a major challenge for orthopaedic surgeons. The burden of repair is compounded by supply constraints and morbidity associated with autograft and allograft tissue. We report 15 years of research regarding tissue engineering and biological substitutes for bone and ligaments. Our approach has focused on biomaterial selection, scaffold development, cell selection, cell/material interaction, and growth factor delivery. We have extensively tested poly(ester), poly(anhydride), poly(phosphazene) derivatives, and composite materials using biocompatibility, degradation, and mechanical analyses for bone and ligament tissue engineering. We have developed novel three-dimensional matrices with a pore structure and mechanical properties similar to native tissue. We also have reported on the attachment, growth, proliferation, and differentiation of cells cultured on several scaffolds. Through extensive molecular analysis, in vitro culture condition analysis, and in vivo evaluation, our findings provide new methods of bone tissue regeneration using three-dimensional tissue engineered scaffolds, bioactive bone cement composite materials, and three-dimensional tissue engineered scaffolds for ligament regeneration.
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- Cato T Laurencin
- Laurencin Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA.
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