One vs. Three Week Immobilization for Nonoperative Proximal Humeral Fractures
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One Versus 3-Week Immobilization Period for Nonoperatively Treated Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Trial.
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2021 Aug 18;103(16): 1491-1498.Exclusive Author Interview
One hundred and forty-three patients with nonoperative proximal humerus fractures were randomized to receive 1-week immobilization (n=67) or 3-week immobilization (n=76). Outcomes of interest included the visual analogue pain scale (VAS), functional outcomes measured with the Constant score and Simple Shoulder Test (SST) and complications. No significant differences were found in pain or functional scores at any time point up to 2 years follow-up. Similarly, no differences in complications were found between the two groups.
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