Comparative study between intramedullary nailing and conservative treatment in proximal humerus fractures of 2 and 3 fragments

Authors

  • Juan Fernández-la-Villa Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres. Cáceres, España
  • David Fernández-Fernández Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres. Cáceres, España
  • Victoriano Javier Luque-Merino Hospital de Don Benito-Villanueva
  • Marco Antonio Nogales-Asensio Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres. Cáceres, España
  • César Fernando Mancera-Ávila Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres. Cáceres, España

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rccot.2019.10.001

Keywords:

proximal humerus fractures, surgical treatment, conservative treatment, functional result, quality of life

Abstract

Background: To study the differences related to functionality and quality of life between patients with proximal humerus fractures of 2 and 3 fragments treated conservatively and by using intramedullary nailing.
Material and Methods: Descriptive-retrospective study was conducted in the same hospital between June 2010 and May 2014. Patients with proximal humerus fractures of 2 and 3 fragments were included. Patients under 60 years were excluded. Mobility was evaluated, using the Constant and ASES (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons) test. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS program.
Results: Of the 71 selected patients, 43 had a 2 fragments fracture, and 28 had a 3 fragment fracture Intramedullary nailing was used to treat 15 cases (with a mean age of 76.7 years), and 38 (mean age 79.8 years) received conservative treatment. The number of women was higher in both groups. The scores of the Constant and ASES questionnaires were higher in the group that received conservative treatment. They also had a higher level of satisfaction and better mobility and functionality.
Discussion: In fractures of 2 and 3 fragments conservative treatment is used in a large majority of the cases. Age is not an influential factor when opting for one or another therapeutic option. Most patients are satisfied with the treatment received. Patients treated conservatively obtain better results in the Constant and ASES tests. Abduction and flexion are slightly higher in patients that received conservative treatment.
Evidence Level: III

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Author Biographies

Juan Fernández-la-Villa, Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres. Cáceres, España

F.E.A. Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres, Cáceres, España.

David Fernández-Fernández, Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres. Cáceres, España

F.E.A. Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres, Cáceres, España.

Victoriano Javier Luque-Merino, Hospital de Don Benito-Villanueva

F.E.A. Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Hospital de Don Benito-Villanueva.

Marco Antonio Nogales-Asensio, Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres. Cáceres, España

F.E.A. Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres, Cáceres, España.

César Fernando Mancera-Ávila, Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres. Cáceres, España

F.E.A. Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología, Complejo Universitario Hospitalario de Cáceres, Cáceres, España.

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2020-01-06

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Fernández-la-Villa J, Fernández-Fernández D, Luque-Merino VJ, Nogales-Asensio MA, Mancera-Ávila CF. Comparative study between intramedullary nailing and conservative treatment in proximal humerus fractures of 2 and 3 fragments . Rev. colomb. ortop traumatol. [Internet]. 2020 Jan. 6 [cited 2024 May 18];33(1-2):15-23. Available from: https://revistasccot.org/index.php/rccot/article/view/288

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