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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

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15.01.2022 | Original Article

Proximal humeral fracture-dislocation: Outcome analysis in osteosynthesis and arthroplasties

verfasst von: Samuel Haupt, Sabrina Weber, Herman Frima, René Hutter, Holger Grehn, Christoph Sommer

Erschienen in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Ausgabe 2/2023

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Abstract

Purpose

Proximal humeral fracture-dislocations (PHFD) are challenging to treat. In older patients, usually arthroplasty is performed. In younger patients, osteosynthesis is chosen. This study presents functional outcomes of these different treatment modalities.

Methods

All patients operated for PHFD from 2010 until 2017 were included. Osteosynthesis was performed in younger patients and if reconstruction was possible. Either an open deltopectoral approach or a minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) was performed. Hemiarthroplasty (HA) was done if reconstruction of the tubercles was possible, age was below 63 years and no signs of osteoarthritis were present. In all other cases, a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) was done. The primary endpoint was functional outcome assessed with the QuickDASH Score (QDS). Secondary outcomes were subjective shoulder value (SSV), complications, revisions, and conversion into arthroplasty.

Results

The mean follow-up of 40 patients was 56 ± 24 months. The mean QDS was 4.5 (0.6–9.1) and the mean SSV was 90 (80–98.6). Of these, 33 patients (mean age: 50) had an osteosynthesis, 25 were treated with MIPO. Only 18% were converted into an arthroplasty after a mean of 22 months. Among them, 7 patients received a primary arthroplasty (mean age: 68), no revisions were recorded.

Subgroup analysis showed functional outcome deficits in avascular necrosis (AVN) compared to no AVN (p = 0.021), revision surgery compared to no revision (p = 0.040) and in HA compared to rTSA (p = 0.007).

Conclusion

Both osteosynthesis and primary arthroplasty after PHFD can lead to good or even excellent functional outcome. Revision rates in osteosynthesis are high. Revision procedures or secondary conversion into arthroplasty after failed osteosynthesis decrease outcome scores significantly.

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Titel: Proximal humeral fracture-dislocation: Outcome analysis in osteosynthesis and arthroplasties
verfasst von: Samuel Haupt
Sabrina Weber
Herman Frima
René Hutter
Holger Grehn
Christoph Sommer
Publikationsdatum: 15.01.2022
Verlag: Springer Paris
Erschienen in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Ausgabe 2/2023
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-021-03183-x

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