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  • Title: [Effectiveness comparison of operative and non-operative treatment for complex proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients].
    Author: Fan Y, Wang S, Luo Y.
    Journal: Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi; 2012 Sep; 26(9):1029-32. PubMed ID: 23057340.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness between operative and non-operative treatment for 3- and 4-part proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients. METHODS: Between January 2009 and January 2011, 35 patients with 3- or 4-part proximal humeral fractures were treated with open reduction and locking plate internal fixation (n = 20, operative group) and with closed reduction and splint or cast fixation (n = 15, non-operative group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, etiology, fracture type, and disease duration between 2 groups (P > 0.05). The postoperative rehabilitation protocol was performed in 2 groups. RESULTS: All patients of the operative group achieved healing of incision by first intention. All patients were followed up 16 months on average (range, 12-20 months). The X-ray films showed that the other fractures healed except 1 case (5.0%) nonunion in operative group. Varus malunion was found in 1 case (6.7%) of non-operative group and 2 cases (10.0%) of operative group. Humeral head necrosis was found in 1 case respectively in 2 groups (5.0% and 6.7%). There was no significant difference in complication incidence between 2 groups (P > 0.05). The Constant-Murley scores of non-operative group and operative group were 64.7 +/- 9.9 and 66.8 +/- 11.8 at last follow-up respectively, showing no significant difference (t = 0.59, P = 0.47). CONCLUSION: Operative treatment has similar effectiveness to non-operative treatment for 3- and 4-part proximal humeral fractures. In elderly patients, non-operative treatment should be chosen.
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