The management of displaced humeral shaft fractures - A survey of UK shoulder and elbow surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Indications for surgical management of displaced humeral shaft fractures are not clearly established, leading to variations in practice. The aim of this study was to determine the scale of these variations in the UK practice to help design a future national trial.

Methods

An online survey was sent to all surgeon members of British Elbow and Shoulder Society to help define humeral shaft fractures, fracture displacement as well as indications for operative and non-operative management. Patient and injury related factors considered important when managing humeral shaft fractures were investigated.

Results

The survey achieved a response rate of 32% (104/327). There was a lack of consensus on definitions for humeral shaft fractures and fracture displacement. A

SUBMITTER: Ahad A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9121291 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature