Correlation between classification and secondary screw penetration in proximal humeral fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In this study, we investigated the correlation between fracture classification and secondary screw penetration.

Methods

We retrospectively identified 189 patients with displaced proximal humeral fractures treated by ORIF at our hospital between June 2006 and June 2013. All fractures were classified radiographically before surgery and follow-up for least 2 years after surgery was recommended. At each follow-up, radiographs were taken in three orthogonal views to evaluate secondary screw penetration.

Results

The study population consisted of 189 patients. Of these, 70 were male and 119 female, with a mean age of 59.1 years; the mean follow-up time was 28.5 months. Secondary screw penetration occurred in 26 patients. The risk of developing secondary screw pene

SUBMITTER: Wang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5587278 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature