scholarly journals Fibular strut allograft influences reduction and outcomes after locking plate fixation of comminuted proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients: a retrospective study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueliang Cui ◽  
Hui chen ◽  
Binbin Ma ◽  
Wenbin Fan ◽  
He Li
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Humeral Fracture ◽  
Proximal Humeral Fractures ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Head Height

Abstract Background: Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are the third most commonly occurring fractures in elderly patients. Most of these fractures can be treated with conservative methods, but the optimal surgical treatment strategy for unstable fractures in elderly patients remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes between locking compression plate (LCP) fixation and LCP fixation with fibular allograft implantation for the treatment of comminuted PHFs. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 60 patients (mean age, 72.75 years) with closed 3- or 4-part fractures, and a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. Fracture reduction was quantitatively determined by humeral head height (HHH) and neck-shaft angle (NSA). The clinical outcome was evaluated by Constant-Murley score (CMS) and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. Result: The average radiological changes were higher in the LCP group than in the locking plate with fibular allograft group (HHH of 4.16 mm vs 1.18 mm [p<0.001] and NSA of 9.94° versus 3.12° [p<0.001 ]). The final average outcome scores were lower in the LCP group than in the FA group (CMS of 73.00 vs 78.96 [p=0.024] and ASES score of 72.80 vs 78.64 [p=0.022]). The FA group showed better forward elevation (p=0.010) and abduction (p=0.002); however, no significant differences were observed for shoulder external rotation or internal rotation. The number of complications was higher in the LCP group (28.57%) than in the FA group (1.2%) (p<0.001). Conclusion: For comminuted PHFs in elderly patients, LCP fixation combined with a fibular allograft is reasonable option to ensure satisfactory radiological and clinical outcomes. Trial registration: ZDYJLY(2018)New-9. Name of registry: IEC for clinical Research of Zhongda Hospital, Affiliated to Southeast University. URL of registry: http://www.njzdyy.com. Date of registration: 2018-05-17 Key words: proximal humeral fracture; fibular allograft; locking plate; elderly patients

scholarly journals Fibular strut allograft influences reduction and outcomes after locking plate fixation of comminuted proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients: a retrospective study

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueliang Cui ◽  
Hui Chen ◽  
Binbin Ma ◽  
Wenbin Fan ◽  
He Li
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Proximal Humeral Fractures ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
Head Height

Abstract Background Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are the third most commonly occurring fractures in elderly patients. Most of these fractures can be treated with conservative methods, but the optimal surgical treatment strategy for unstable fractures in elderly patients remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes between locking compression plate (LCP) fixation and LCP fixation with fibular allograft implantation for the treatment of comminuted PHFs. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 60 patients (mean age, 72.75 years) with closed 3- or 4-part fractures, and a minimum of 2 years of follow-up. Fracture reduction was quantitatively determined by humeral head height (HHH) and neck-shaft angle (NSA). The clinical outcome was evaluated by Constant-Murley score (CMS) and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. Result The average radiological changes were higher in the LCP group than in the locking plate with fibular allograft group (HHH of 4.16 mm vs 1.18 mm [p < 0.001] and NSA of 9.94° versus 3.12° [p < 0.001]) . The final average outcome scores were lower in the LCP group than in the FA group (CMS of 73.00 vs 78.96 [p = 0.024] and ASES score of 72.80 vs 78.64 [p = 0.022]). The FA group showed better forward elevation (p = 0.010) and abduction (p = 0.002); however, no significant differences were observed for shoulder external rotation or internal rotation. The number of complications was higher in the LCP group (28.57%) than in the FA group (1.2%) (p < 0.001). Conclusion For comminuted PHFs in elderly patients, LCP fixation combined with a fibular allograft is reasonable option to ensure satisfactory radiological and clinical outcomes. Trial registration ZDYJLY(2018)New-9. Name of registry: IEC for clinical Research of Zhongda Hospital, Affiliated to Southeast University. Date of registration: 2018-05-17.

scholarly journals Fibular strut allograft influences reduction and outcome after locking plate fixation of comminuted proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients: a retrospective study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueliang Cui ◽  
Hui chen ◽  
Binbin Ma ◽  
Wenbin Fan ◽  
He Li
Keyword(s):  
Locking Plate ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Proximal Humeral Fractures ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Locking Plate Fixation ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
Head Height ◽  
Fibular Strut ◽  
Fibular Strut Allograft

Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine if fibular strut allograft influence reduction and clinical outcomes after locking plate fixation of comminuted proximal humeral fractures (PHFs). Methods: A retrospective review was performed on sixty 3- and 4-part PHFs treated with either locking plate only or locking plate with a fibular allograft. Fracture reduction was quantitatively determined by humeral head height (HHH) and neck-shaft angle (NSA). Loss of anatomic fixation was defined if the varus malalignment of neck-shaft angle (NSA) was more than 5°or if the change of humeral head height (HHH) was more than 3 mm. Clinical outcome was evaluated by Constant-Murley score (CMS) and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. Result: The average radiological changes were higher in the locking compression plate (LCP) group than in the locking plate with fibular allograft (FA) group ( HHH of 4.16mm versus 1.18mm [p﹤0.001] and NSA of 9.94° versus 3.12° [p﹤0.001 ]). Final average outcome scores were lower in LCP group than in FA group ( CMS of 73.00 versus 78.96 [p = 0.024] and ASES score of 72.80 versus 78.64 [p = 0.022]). FA group showed better forward elevation (P=0.010) and abduction (P=0.002), but no significant differences were observed for shoulder external rotation or internal rotation. Conclusion: For comminuted proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients with severe osteoporosis, locking plate fixation with a fibular strut allograft showed satisfactory radiological and clinical outcomes. Key words: proximal humeral fractures; locking compression plate; fibular allograft

scholarly journals Fibular strut allograft influences reduction and outcomes after locking plate fixation of comminuted proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients: a retrospective study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueliang Cui ◽  
Hui chen ◽  
Binbin Ma ◽  
Wenbin Fan ◽  
He Li
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Locking Plate Fixation ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
Fibular Strut ◽  
Fibular Strut Allograft

Abstract Abstract Background: Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are the third most commonly occurring fractures in elderly patients. Most of these fractures can be treated with conservative methods, but the optimal surgical treatment strategy for unstable fractures in elderly patients remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes between locking compression plate (LCP) fixation and LCP fixation with fibular allograft implantation for the treatment of comminuted PHFs. Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 60 three- and four-part PHFs . The outcomes were assessed for 35 patients in the LCP group and 25 in the LCP with fibular allograft (FA) group, with a mean age of 72.75 years (60 to 88), at a mean follow-up of 31.95 months (24 to 40). Fracture reduction was quantitatively determined by humeral head height (HHH) and neck-shaft angle (NSA). Loss of anatomic fixation was defined if the varus malalignment of the neck-shaft angle (NSA) was more than 5° or if the change in HHH was more than 3 mm. The clinical outcome was evaluated by Constant-Murley score (CMS) and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. Result: The average radiological changes were higher in the LCP group than in the locking plate with fibular allograft group (HHH of 4.16 mm vs 1.18 mm [p<0.001] and NSA of 9.94° versus 3.12° [p﹤0.001 ]). The final average outcome scores were lower in the LCP group than in the FA group (CMS of 73.00 vs 78.96 [p=0.024] and ASES score of 72.80 vs 78.64 [p=0.022]). The FA group showed better forward elevation (p=0.010) and abduction (p=0.002); however, no significant differences were observed for shoulder external rotation or internal rotation. The number of complications was higher in the LCP group (28.57%) than in the FA group (1.2%) (p<0.001). Conclusion: For comminuted PHFs in elderly patients, locking plate fixation with a fibular strut allograft showed satisfactory radiological and clinical outcomes. Trial registration: ZDYJLY(2018)New-9. Name of registry: IEC for clinical Research of Zhongda Hospital, Affiliated to Southeast University. URL of registry: http://www.njzdyy.com. Date of registration: 2018-05-17 Key words: proximal humeral fracture; fibular allograft; locking plate; elderly patients

scholarly journals Fibular strut allograft influences reduction and outcomes after locking plate fixation of comminuted proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients: a retrospective study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueliang Cui ◽  
Hui chen ◽  
Binbin Ma ◽  
Wenbin Fan ◽  
He Li
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Locking Plate Fixation ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Shaft Angle ◽  
Fibular Strut ◽  
Fibular Strut Allograft

Abstract Abstract Background: Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are the third most commonly occurring fractures in elderly patients. Most of these fractures can be treated with conservative methods, but the optimal surgical treatment strategy for unstable fractures in elderly patients remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the radiological and clinical outcomes between locking compression plate (LCP) fixation and LCP fixation with fibular allograft implantation for the treatment of comminuted PHFs. Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 60 three- and four-part PHFs . The outcomes were assessed for 35 patients in the LCP group and 25 in the LCP with fibular allograft (FA) group, with a mean age of 72.75 years (60 to 88), at a mean follow-up of 31.95 months (24 to 40). Fracture reduction was quantitatively determined by humeral head height (HHH) and neck-shaft angle (NSA). Loss of anatomic fixation was defined if the varus malalignment of the neck-shaft angle (NSA) was more than 5° or if the change in HHH was more than 3 mm. The clinical outcome was evaluated by Constant-Murley score (CMS) and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score. Result: The average radiological changes were higher in the LCP group than in the locking plate with fibular allograft group (HHH of 4.16 mm vs 1.18 mm [p<0.001] and NSA of 9.94° versus 3.12° [p﹤0.001 ]). The final average outcome scores were lower in the LCP group than in the FA group (CMS of 73.00 vs 78.96 [p=0.024] and ASES score of 72.80 vs 78.64 [p=0.022]). The FA group showed better forward elevation (p=0.010) and abduction (p=0.002); however, no significant differences were observed for shoulder external rotation or internal rotation. The number of complications was higher in the LCP group (28.57%) than in the FA group (1.2%) (p<0.001). Conclusion: For comminuted PHFs in elderly patients, locking plate fixation with a fibular strut allograft showed satisfactory radiological and clinical outcomes. Trial registration: ZDYJLY(2018)New-9. Name of registry: IEC for clinical Research of Zhongda Hospital, Affiliated to Southeast University. URL of registry: http://www.njzdyy.com. Date of registration: 2018-05-17 Key words: proximal humeral fracture; fibular allograft; locking plate; elderly patients

scholarly journals Mid-term results after proximal humeral fractures following angular stable plate fixation in elderly patients—which scores can be evaluated by a telephone-based assessment?

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Ziegler ◽  
Kim Stierand ◽  
Christian Bahrs ◽  
Marc-Daniel Ahrend
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Constant Score ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Humeral Fracture ◽  
Weighted Kappa ◽  
Proximal Humeral Fractures ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Cross Tabulation ◽  
Mid Term Results

Abstract Background The aim was to evaluate postsurgical outcome in elderly patients (> 70 years) after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of proximal humeral fractures and compare the test-retest agreement of scores which are frequently used to assess the outcome of upper extremity disorders. Methods Ninety patients (78.1 ± 5.2 years) with a minimum follow-up of 2 years (3.7 ± 0.9 years) following angular stable plate fixation of a proximal humeral fracture (2-part: 34, 3-part: 41, 4-part: 12) were enrolled. Two telephone-based interviews assessed Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (DASH), Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS), and Constant Score adjusted for interview assessment (CS) by two independent interviewers. Correlations, Bland-Altman analyses, Cross tabulation, and weighted Kappa measure of agreement (k) were calculated to assess differences and the test-retest agreement between the categories of each score. Results In the first and second interview, we could state fair outcomes: CS 91 (range 40–100) and 65.5 (23–86), DASH 12.5 (0–64.2) and 18.3 (0–66.7), and OSS 58 (33–60) and 55 (25–60) points. The test-retest correlations were r = 0.67, r = 0.77, and r = 0.71 for CS, DASH, and OSS. Bland-Altman analyses showed absolute mean individual score differences of − 22.3, 4.9, and − 3.0 for CS, DASH, and OSS. Limits of agreement represented possible differences of 21.6%, 15.5%, and 9.0% of CS, DASH, and OSS. The category agreements were medium to high: CS 55.9% (k = 0.08), DASH 87.2% (k = 0.62), and OSS 99.3% (k = 0.74). Conclusion Patients showed good subjective outcomes. The test-retest agreement of the interview-adjusted CS was low, but telephone-based assessment of OSS and DASH present as an alternative to collect outcomes in elderly patients. Trial registration (250/2011BO2).

Outcomes of locking plate fixation with fibular allograft augmentation for proximal humeral fractures in osteoporotic patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 101-B (3) ◽  
pp. 260-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. H. Lee ◽  
S. S. Han ◽  
B. M. Yoo ◽  
J. W. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Humeral Head ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Proximal Humeral Fractures ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Locking Plate Fixation ◽  
Neck Shaft Angle ◽  
Fibular Strut ◽  
Fibular Strut Allograft

Aims The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of locking plate fixation, with and without an associated fibular strut allograft, for the treatment of displaced proximal humeral fractures in elderly osteoporotic patients. Patients and Methods We undertook a retrospective comparison of two methods of fixation, using a locking plate without an associated fibular strut allograft (LP group) and with a fibular allograft (FA group) for the treatment of these fractures. The outcome was assessed for 52 patients in the LP group and 45 in the FA group, with a mean age of 74.3 years (52 to 89), at a mean follow-up of 14.2 months (12 to 19). The clinical results were evaluated using a visual analogue scale (VAS) score for pain, the Constant score, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and the range of movement. Radiological results were evaluated using the neck-shaft angle (NSA) and humeral head height (HHH). Results The mean forward elevation in the LP and FA groups was 125.3° (sd 21.4) and 148.9° (sd 19.8), respectively (p = 0.042), while other clinical factors showed no statistically significant differences between the groups. The changes in NSA and HHH immediately after the operation and at final follow-up were significantly better in the FA group than in the LP group (p = 0.015 and p = 0.021, respectively). Conclusion For comminuted proximal humeral fractures in osteoporotic patients, locking plate fixation with a fibular strut allograft shows satisfactory short-term results with respect to humeral head support and maintenance of reduction, and may reduce the incidence of complications associated with fixation using a locking plate alone. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2019;101-B:260–265.

scholarly journals Operative Choice for Displaced Proximal Humeral Fractures in Adolescents with Open Visible Physis: A Comparative Study of External Fixator vs. Kirschner Wire

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pan Hong ◽  
Saroj Rai ◽  
Huabing Qian ◽  
Ruikang Liu ◽  
Jin Li
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Operative Time ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Kirschner Wire ◽  
Humeral Fracture ◽  
Good Choice ◽  
Proximal Humeral Fractures ◽  
Humeral Fractures

Abstract Background: For adolescents of severely displaced proximal humeral fracture (PHF), surgery is a good choice yielding excellent outcomes. Kirchner wire (KW) is a cost-effective choice for fixation, and this study aims to compare the clinical outcomes of external fixator (EF) vs. KW for the treatment of PHF in adolescents. To the best of our knowledge, it is the first report on external fixator for PHF in children and adolescents.Methods: Patients of PHF operated in our institute, from January 2008 to January 2016, were reviewed retrospectively. Demographic data, including sex, age at the time of surgery, operated side, and hardware choice, were collected from the hospital database. Preoperative radiographs were reviewed and classified according to Neer-Horwitz classification. Shoulder function was evaluated during 12th month follow-up using rating scale of the American shoulder and elbow surgeons (ASES). Complications, including infection, malunion, nonunion, stiffness of the shoulder joint, and failure of fixation were also recorded.Results: Thirty-five patients, including 23 males and 12 females, were included in the EF group, whereas 40 patients, including 25 males and 15 females, were included in the KW group (P = 0.867). The average age of patients in the EF group was 13.3 ± 1.7 years, and that of KW was 13.6 ± 1.8 years (P = 0.409). Patients in both groups were followed-up for at least 12 months. The operative time in the EF group (42.4 ± 11.2, min) was significantly shorter than those in the KW group (54 ± 13.6, min), P < 0.001. The frequency of fluoroscopy in the EF group (12 ± 2.4) was significantly less than those in the KW group (17 ± 2.8), P < 0.001. The rate of open reduction was significantly higher in KW (35%) group than those in the EF group (0%), P < 0.001. There was no nonunion, malunion cases in both groups.Conclusion: External fixator is superior to Kirschner wire in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in adolescents with shorter operative time, lower rate of ORIF and comparable clinical outcomes.

Locking plate fixation of proximal humeral fractures with impaction of the fracture site to restore medial column support: a biomechanical study

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 1552-1557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Colleen A. Weeks ◽  
Farhana Begum ◽  
Lauren A. Beaupre ◽  
Jason P. Carey ◽  
Samer Adeeb ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Locking Plate ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Fracture Site ◽  
Biomechanical Study ◽  
Proximal Humeral Fractures ◽  
Humeral Fractures ◽  
Locking Plate Fixation
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