Transcutaneous reduction and external fixation of displaced fractures of the proximal humerus. A controlled clinical trial.
A consecutive series of 31 displaced fractures of the proximal humerus were randomly selected for treatment either by closed manipulation or by transcutaneous reduction and external fixation. Follow-up assessed the quality of reduction and healing as well as the functional outcome. The external fixation method gave better reduction, safer healing and superior function.
Kristiansen
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery U, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Kofoed
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001858:Bone Nails; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011859:Radiography; D011897:Random Allocation; D014945:Wound Healing