Stemmed hemiarthroplasty with a suture collar and a common platform system for acute proximal humeral fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hemiarthroplasty for acute proximal humeral fractures gives disappointing results, often due to rotator cuff insufficiency. Better tuberosity fixation might improve results. Therefore, the aim of this study was to: 1) report the outcome of a stemmed hemiarthroplasty with a common platform system and a modular suture collar; 2) compare the outcome with that of a standard stemmed hemiarthroplasty; 3) report the feasibility of revision arthroplasty with retention of the stem; and 4) to evaluate the association between tuberosity healing and functional outcome.

Methods

Forty-four fractures that were deemed not suitable for nonsurgical treatment or open reduction and internal fixation were treated with the Global Unite fracture system between January 2017 and July 2019

SUBMITTER: Rasmussen JV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10328766 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature