COA 2022: Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty vs. Plate Osteosynthesis for Acute Proximal Humerus Fx

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OrthoEvidence. COA 2022: Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty vs. Plate Osteosynthesis for Acute Proximal Humerus Fx. ACE Report. 2022;257(1):7. Available from: https://myorthoevidence.com/AceReport/Report/14729

Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review

OE Level Evidence:N/A

Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Fix or replace? Acute reverse total shoulder arthroplasty versus plate osteosynthesis in the management of acute proximal humerus fractures in the elderly: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Contributing Authors:
K Walsh A Sepehri M McIntosh A Huang

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Synopsis

Four studies were included in this meta-analysis comparing reverse total shoulder arthroplasty and open reduction and internal fixation for the treatment of acute proximal humerus fractures. Pooled outcomes of interest included patient-reported outcomes, range of motion, and re-operation rates. Pooled results revealed significantly better Constant scores and a lower likelihood of re-operation in t...