Comparison of locking plate of proximal humerus and traditional AO plates in treatment of proximal humerus fractures in aged osteoporotic population
- VernacularTitle:肱骨近端锁定钢板与传统AO钢板治疗老年肱骨近端骨折的比较
- Author:
Yunsu CHEN
;
Yi YANG
;
Chun JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Proximal humerus;
Fracture;
Osteoporosis;
Fracture fixation, internal
- From:
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma
2004;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To retrospectively compare the clinical results of locking plate of proximal humerus (LPPH) and traditional AO plates in treatment of proximal humerus fractures in aged osteoporotic population. Methods From July 2002 to May 2005, 37 old osteoporotic patients with humerus fractures were treated with LPPH and traditional AO plates respectively in our department. The results were compared retrospectively. Results Follow-ups were conducted six weeks, 12 weeks and one year postoperatively to assess shoulder scores, bone healing and necrosis of humerus head. Comparison showed that the results for LPPH group were statistically better than those for traditional AO plate group in rate of implant loosening and SPADI (shoulder pain and disability index) scores. Conclusion LPPH has an obvious advantage over traditional AO plate in treatment of proximal humerus fractures in aged osteoporotic people.
