
Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment for Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Meta-Analysis

May 2023
Operative vs Nonoperative Treatment for Proximal Humeral Fractures: A Meta-Analysis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Management of Proximal Humeral Fractures in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
J Orthop Trauma . 2023 Feb 1;37(2):e80-e88.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
In this meta-analysis, fifteen randomized controlled trials were included to compare operative (ORIF with locked plates, locked IMN, cemented, uncemented, nonmodular or modular hemiarthroplasty, and reverse shoulder arthroplasty) versus non-operative treatment for proximal humeral fractures. Outcomes of interest were normalized function, pain on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the incidence of ...
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