Humeral Fracture
Operative fixation of humeral shaft fractures may improve short-term outcomes vs. bracing
SAN DIEGO — Results showed operative fixation of isolated, closed humeral shaft fractures may lead to improved upper limb function, health-related quality of life, upper extremity range of motion and pain scores compared with bracing.
Early active motion may be noninferior to immobilization for proximal humeral fractures
Published results showed early functional rehabilitation with no range of motion or force restrictions yielded similar outcomes as sling immobilization after surgical fixation of a proximal humerus fracture.
Nonoperative approach may yield similar outcomes as locking plates for humeral fractures
According to published results, nonoperative treatment yielded similar clinical outcomes at 2 years as operative treatment using locking plates for older patients with displaced proximal humerus fractures.
Catalyst OrthoScience receives FDA 510(k) clearance of proximal humerus fracture system
Catalyst OrthoScience announced FDA 510(k) clearance of the Catalyst shoulder fracture system for patients with proximal humerus fractures, according to a company press release.
Underrepresented groups may be less likely to undergo RSA for proximal humeral fractures
Published results showed underrepresented groups may be less likely to undergo reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humerus fractures compared with white patients.
RSA may yield superior outcomes for proximal humerus fractures vs. hemiarthroplasty
Published results showed reverse shoulder arthroplasty yielded superior Constant scores at 1 year with no increased risk of failure compared with hemiarthroplasty for patients with proximal humerus fractures.
Locking nails linked with more complications vs. plates in proximal humerus fractures
SAN FRANCISCO — Although locking nails and locking plates had similar DASH scores in treatment of proximal humerus fractures, results presented here showed patients who received locking nails had more complications and reoperations.
VIDEO: Take a systematic approach when treating proximal humerus fractures
WAILEA, Hawaii — In this video from Orthopedics Today Hawaii, Mark A. Mighell, MD, discussed several tips and techniques for treating proximal humerus fractures.
Technical factors may influence outcomes in management of proximal humerus fractures
WAILEA, Hawaii — When it comes to proximal humerus fractures, a presenter here said that not all patients will benefit from surgery, good fracture reduction is needed even with locked plating and the first procedure matters.
40-year-old woman with an open comminuted humeral shaft fracture
A 40-year-old woman who was obese with osteogenesis imperfecta was involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision and was brought to the ED after being intubated on the scene for Glasgow Coma Scale of 3.