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Study on proximal humerus evaluation of effective treatment (SPHEER) - what is the effect of rehabilitation compliance on clinical outcomes of proximal humerus fractures.


ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are 3rd commonest fragility fractures and cause significant functional impairment. This paper sought to determine impact of rehabilitation compliance on the clinical outcomes for non-surgically managed PHFs, while ascertaining reasons for non-compliance which can be addressed to improve compliance.

Methods

Prospective cohort study of patients undergoing non-surgical treatment for PHFs from August 2017 to April 2020 in a tertiary trauma centre was performed. Data was collected via questionnaire: patient demographic data, PHF injury details, clinical outcome measures, therapist-reported (Sport Injury Rehabilitation Adherence Scale [SIRAS]) and patient-reported (subjective compliance, frequency of exercise) rehabilitation compliance measures. Data was analysed using multiple linear regression model to account for confounding variables.

Results

107 participants attended physical therapy follow-up for mean 137.8 days. 6-week SIRAS strongly predicted 3-month Constant score (p = 0.023; 95%CI = 0.265,3.423), OSS (p = 0.038; 95%CI = 0.049,1.634), flexion ROM (p < 0.001; 95%CI = 2.872,8.982), extension ROM (p = 0.035; 95%CI = 0.097,2.614), abduction ROM (p = 0.002;95%CI = 1.995,8.466) and achievement of functional active ROM at 3-months (p = 0.049; 95%CI = 1.001,1.638). Pain was the top reason impairing rehabilitation compliance from therapist (43.9% at 6-weeks and 20.6% at 3-months) and patient-perspective (33.6% at 6-weeks, 24.3% at 3-months). Author-developed patient-reported compliance measures had good correlation with validated SIRAS score (subjective compliance: p < 0.001 frequency of exercise: p = 0.001).

Conclusion

Rehabilitation compliance predicts short-term clinical outcomes up to 3-months and potentially 1-year outcomes. Pain control should be optimised to maximise rehabilitation compliance and improve PHF outcomes. There is lack of consensus definition for rehabilitation compliance measures; patient-reported measures used have good correlation to existing validated measures and could serve as a steppingstone for further research.

Level of evidence

II, cohort study.

SUBMITTER: Nah MFK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10544385 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Study on proximal humerus evaluation of effective treatment (SPHEER) - what is the effect of rehabilitation compliance on clinical outcomes of proximal humerus fractures.

Nah Ming Foo Kenneth MFK   Pereira Michelle Jessica MJ   Hemaavathi Mani M   Wong Shiyun Winnie SW   Lim Chien Joo CJ   Tan Bryan Yijia BY  

BMC musculoskeletal disorders 20231002 1


<h4>Introduction</h4>Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are 3<sup>rd</sup> commonest fragility fractures and cause significant functional impairment. This paper sought to determine impact of rehabilitation compliance on the clinical outcomes for non-surgically managed PHFs, while ascertaining reasons for non-compliance which can be addressed to improve compliance.<h4>Methods</h4>Prospective cohort study of patients undergoing non-surgical treatment for PHFs from August 2017 to April 2020 in a ter  ...[more]

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