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No difference in clinical outcomes between operative and non-operative treatment for 2-part PHF
August 2019
No difference in clinical outcomes between operative and non-operative treatment for 2-part PHF
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Operative versus non-operative treatment for 2-part proximal humerus fracture: A multicenter randomized controlled trial
PLoS Med. 2019 Jul 18;16(7):e1002855.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
88 patients, aged 60 or above, with proximal humeral fractures were randomized to receive surgical intervention with a Philos locking plate or non-operative treatment. The primary outcome of interest was the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score at 2 years. Secondary outcomes of interest included the Constant-Murley Score, pain on a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the 15D quality of lif...
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