Bone grafting augmentation choices in complex proximal humerus fractures: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To systematically identify and evaluate different bone graft augmentation techniques in the operative treatment of complex proximal humerus fractures.

Methods

Four databases were searched from 1970 to February 2023 for Level I to IV English studies that investigated outcomes of different bone augments in the primary surgical fixation of proximal humerus fractures. The JBI critical appraisal checklist, methodological index for non-randomized studies and cochrane risk of bias tool were used to assess study quality. Descriptive statistics including weighted means are presented where applicable.

Methods

Thirty-three articles including 964 patients met the inclusion. Seven bone augments were identified, including fibular strut allograft (693 patients across 21 st

SUBMITTER: Etemad-Rezaie A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11458932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature