Morphological Aspects of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Different Age Groups

Introduction. Fracture of the proximal humerus is a common injury that accounts for up to 12 % of all bone fractures and up to 65 % of humeral fractures. 13 % to 16 % of fractures in this segment are multi-fragment with bone impression. This significantly complicates the task of internal fixation. This study aims to analyze the gender and age group distribution of patients with proximal humerus fractures, and morphological aspects of these injuries.Materials and methods. This paper presents a retrospective analysis of the epidemiological and morphological parameters of patients treated surgically for proximal humerus injuries at the Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics of the State Regional Clinical Hospital of the Republic of Bashkortostan № 1 in the city of Oktyabrsky in 2010–2016. The total of 191 patients were included in the study, 121 (63.35 %) females and 70 (36.65 %) males.Results and discussions. A signifi cant increase (more than three times) in the number of proximal humerus fractures was recorded in women in the 50–65 age group and in men in the 55–60 age group. The increase in the incidence of this type of injury does not exceed 22.4 % in comparison to the younger age groups. The increase in the number of injuries in question is undoubtedly due to changes in the bone metabolism in women. The analysis of character and morphology of fractures in women of older age groups indicates a greater prevalence of unstable injury of type 1.1.B and 1.1.C according to AO/ASIF classifi cation, which, again, is due to the demineralization of the segment determined by systemic metabolic abnormalities. The fi ndings indicate the need for perioperative monitoring of the bone metabolism parameters.Conclusion.The morphology and types of fractures depend on a patient’s age and bone quality. A signifi cant increase in this pathology in women of perimenopausal age refl ects changes in bone metabolism.

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Outcome of locking plate fixation for proximal humerus fractures

International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics ◽

10.18203/issn.2455-4510.intjresorthop20160712 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 25

Author(s):

Neil Rohra ◽

Jimmy Chokshi ◽

Rishi Sanghavi

Keyword(s):

Internal Fixation ◽

Open Reduction ◽

Proximal Humerus ◽

Evaluation Criteria ◽

Proximal Humerus Fractures ◽

Age Group ◽

Philos Plate ◽

Humerus Fractures ◽

The Mean

Background: The objective of the study was to evaluate functional outcome of open reduction and internal fixation with proximal humeral internal locking system (PHILOS) plate for proximal humerus fractures.Methods: We reviewed 30 patients who underwent open reduction and internal fixation with PHILOS plate between the years 2010 to 2015. There were 23 men and7 women with a mean age of 36 years (range 20-64).There were 22 patients in the age group of <60 years and 8 patients in the age group of >60 years. According to Neer classification system, 12, 11 and 4 patients had2-part, 3-part, and 4-part fractures, respectively and 2 patients had 4-part fracture dislocation. All surgeries were carried out at our tertiary care trauma center. Functional evaluation of the shoulder at final follow-up was done using Neer’s Evaluation Criteria.Results: The mean follow-up period was 20 months (range 14-40 months). All fractures united clinically and radio logically. The mean time for radiological union was 13.2 weeks (range 9-26 weeks).At the final follow-up the mean Neer’s Evaluation Criteria was 90 (range 76-100). The results were excellent in 17patients, Satisfactory in 8 patients, Unsatisfactory in 4 patients and Failure in 1 patient. During the follow-up, 3 cases of varus malunion, 1 case of failure of fixation were noted. No cases of AVN, hardware failure, locking screw loosening, infection or nonunion were noted.Conclusions: PHILOS provides stable fixation in proximal humerus fractures. In order to prevent the complications like avascular necrosis, knowledge of anatomy and vascular supply of head of humerus and good surgical dissection to preserve vascularity of humeral head is important.

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AGE PECULIARITIES OF COLORECTAL CANCER INCIDENCE IN THE REPUBLIC OF BASHKORTOSTAN

Medical Journal of the Russian Federation ◽

10.18821/0869-2106-2019-25-2-100-103 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 100-103

Author(s):

M. Yu. Pavlova ◽

L. P Dautova ◽

Nazira Kh. Sharafutdinova ◽

R. Z Sultanov

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Rectal Cancer ◽

Colon Cancer ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Age Groups ◽

Malignant Neoplasms ◽

Age Group ◽

Newly Diagnosed ◽

Republic Of Bashkortostan ◽

The Republic

In the Russian Federation in recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence of colorectal cancer. The probability of the disease with colorectal cancer increases after 40 years and sharply increases after 50 years. Aim. To study the age-specific features of the prevalence of colorectal cancer in the Republic of Bashkortostan. Materials and methods. As the research materials, the form of Federal statistical observation No. 7 “Information on the incidence of malignant neoplasms” was used in the Republic of Bashkortostan for 2008-2016. The indicators of the incidence of colorectal and rectum cancer per 100 thousand of the population, depending on age and sex, are calculated. Results and discussion. The lowest incidence of colorectal cancer was observed in the age group up to 30 years, the largest - at the age of 70 years and older. For the years 2008-2016 the proportion of patients younger than 50 years with newly diagnosed colon cancer increased from 8.1% to 9.0% and rectum from 7.2% to 8.1%. In this age group there was an increase in primary incidence of colorectal cancer among men by 84.0%, among women by 50.0%, rectal cancer by 54.2% and 68.0%, respectively. The decrease in the incidence of colorectal cancer in the age group of 70 years and older. The average annual incidence rate of colorectal cancer was higher among men than among women in the age groups 50-59, 60-69 years and 70 years and older, rectal cancer in all age groups, with differences increasing with age. During the observation period, the mean age of patients with newly diagnosed colon cancer was reduced by 1.5 years, rectal by 1.3 years. Among patients with colorectal cancer living in urban areas, the average age was higher than in rural areas. The conclusion. The revealed sex-age features of the prevalence of colorectal cancer were used in the development of measures to improve medical care for patients.

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To assess the functional outcome of proximal Humerus Fractures treated with Proximal Humerus Internal Locking System (PHILOS) platingIn Elderly age Group Population

Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research ◽

10.18535/jmscr/v9i10.24 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 09 (10) ◽

Author(s):

Dr Pushpvardhan Mandlecha ◽

Keyword(s):

Functional Outcome ◽

Proximal Humerus ◽

Proximal Humerus Fractures ◽

Age Group ◽

Elderly Age ◽

Group Population ◽

Humerus Fractures

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Potential outcome of locking compression plate in proximal humerus fractures

International Journal of Research in Orthopaedics ◽

10.18203/issn.2455-4510.intjresorthop20184238 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (6) ◽

pp. 835

Author(s):

J. P. V. Jebaraj ◽

B. Sundararaja

Keyword(s):

Functional Outcome ◽

Proximal Humerus ◽

Bone Fractures ◽

Plate Fixation ◽

Locking Compression Plate ◽

Proximal Humerus Fractures ◽

Non Union ◽

Compression Plate ◽

Humerus Fractures

Background: Fractures of proximal humerus bone needs immediate attention as the delayed treatment might result in non-union, malunion, and avascular necrosis which are responsible for the pain and dysfunction. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the functional outcome of displaced proximal humerus bone fractures that are surgically managed by locking compression plate and to assess the potential complication.Methods: The present study is the combination of both prospective and retrospective in which 30 patients with either Neer’s three part or Neer’s four-part proximal humerus fractures which were fixed with locking plate by a single surgeon. Functional outcome was measured by Constant Murley scoring (CMS) system.Results: The final follow-up of the study showed that 21 patients (70%) had the result that ranged from good to excellent score whereas, 6 patients (20%) had moderate score and 3 patients had poor score in functional outcome according to CMS system. During follow-up, 3 complications (10%) were encountered.Conclusions: The study concluded that proximal humerus locked compression plate is a valuable surgical method for the fixation of comminuted fractures of the proximal humerus as it is associated with excellent functional outcome. It also provides a stable fixation to permit early mobilization. Regaining medial cortical contact and establishing anatomical reductions decreases the complications that are associated with plate fixation.

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