Improved outcomes of older patients with acute and displaced proximal humerus fractures treated with window bone ingrowth fracture-specific stem reverse shoulder arthroplasty

Improved outcomes of older patients with acute and displaced proximal humerus fractures treated with window bone ingrowth fracture-specific stem reverse shoulder arthroplasty

Abstract Background The optimal treatment of displaced proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) in the older people population remains controversial. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) is a popular surgical treatment option that provides improved and reproducible results. However, the relevance of fractur...

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Main Authors: Rui Claro, Ana Ribau, Hélder Fonte, Tiago Amorim-Barbosa, Luís Henrique Barros, Nuno Sevivas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Proximal humerus fractures
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty
Older people
Stem design
Tuberosity
Fixation technique
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04210-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04210-8

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