Higher incidence of osteosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures in Germany-an epidemiological study comparing osteosynthesis of the proximal humerus and shoulder arthroplasty in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proximal humerus fractures (PHF) are one of the most common fractures in elderly patients, but consensus about optimal management is lacking. Conservative therapy has been recommended for elderly patients, though many countries report an increase in surgical procedures. There has also been a rapid increase in shoulder arthroplasty internationally, though large variation exists in the use of these procedures. The aim of this study was to compare the relative incidence of osteosynthesis of the proximal humerus and shoulder arthroplasty approximately over a decade in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Methods

National statistics databases were searched for cases of osteosynthesis of the proximal humerus (2011-2019) and shoulder arthroplasty (2009-2019) in Germany, Au

SUBMITTER: Muller JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12281253 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature