Treatment and Rehabilitation of Displaced Proximal Humeral Fracture
- VernacularTitle:肱骨近端移位骨折的治疗及康复
- Author:
Jianlong WANG
;
Jiangnan ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Displaced proximal humeral fracture;
Operation;
Conservative treatment;
Rehabilitation
- From:
Journal of Chinese Physician
2001;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the method and efficacy of treatment of displaced proximal humeral fracture. Methods The clinical data of 43 patients with displaced proximal humeral fracture underwent diagnosis and treatment in the latest 5 years were analysed retrospectively. Among them, twelve cases received conservative treatment and 31 cases were treated by operation. Results All patients had clinical union of humeral fracture during the follow up period of 6 months to 3 years. The necrosis of humeral head happened in 3 cases. The excellent and good rates of shoulder joint function were 80 6% in operation group and 75% in conservative group according to Gongyi Huang's assessment standard. Conclusion The treatment method should be chosen according to types of the humeral fracture and general condition of the patients. The main purpose of the treatment is to regain shoulder joint function.
