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Locking intramedullary nails vs. plates for function after proximal humeral fracture
August 2016
Locking intramedullary nails vs. plates for function after proximal humeral fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Locking intramedullary nails compared with locking plates for two- and three-part proximal humeral surgical neck fractures: a randomized controlled trial
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2016 May;25(5):695-703.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
72 patients with proximal humeral fracture were randomized to undergo surgical treatment via fixation with either intramedullary nails or interlocking plates for the purpose of comparing clinical outcomes throughout a 12-month follow-up period. Outcomes of interest included shoulder pain, function, shoulder passive range of motion, radiographic analysis, requirement of re-operation, and incidence ...
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