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Hemiarthroplasty versus nonoperative treatment of displaced 4-part humeral fractures
August 2013
Hemiarthroplasty versus nonoperative treatment of displaced 4-part humeral fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Hemiarthroplasty versus nonoperative treatment of displaced 4-part proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients: A randomized controlled trial
J Shoulder Elbow Surg; 2011; 20(7):1025-1033Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Dr, Olerud on the treatment of displaced 4 part humeral fractures with hemiarthroplasty
Synopsis
55 elderly patients with displaced 4-part fractures of the proximal humerus were randomized to receive either hemiarthroplasty (HA) or nonoperative treatment. At 2 year follow-up, it was found that quality of life was significantly better in patients who received HA. Additionally, patients in the HA group had significantly better pain scores in comparison to nonoperative treatment although not sig...
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