[Hemi-alloplasty in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures].
Twenty-four cases of displaced proximal humeral fractures were treated by hemiarthroplasty. No postoperative infections were seen. Follow-up was 24 month (range 12 to 62) in 19 patients. Pain relief was satisfactory in all patients but one. Functional results according to a modified Neer score system were good in nine, fair in eight and poor in two cases. No statistical differences in results in relation to postinjury delay or other parameters were found. Hemiarthroplasty is thus a safe treatment for displaced humeral fractures with a satisfactory end result.
Ortopaedkirurgisk afdeling, Amtssygehuset i Gentofte.
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D000368:Aged; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010147:Pain Measurement; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology
Hemialloplastik ved behandling af proksimale humerusfrakturer.