Return to work after proximal humeral fractures: a single center study comparing conservative versus operative treatment
The RTW proportion did not differ between operatively and conservatively treated PHF patients, though the former tended to return 4 weeks later. Functional outcomes demonstrated no significant differences. Further adequately powered studies are necessary to establish a standardized aftercare protocol for PHF, enhancing patient care and minimizing work disability.
Authors
- Bert Boonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1301-4802)
- Amber Hameleers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7952-4412)
- Raoul van Vugt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3293-7223)
- Martijn G.M. Schotanus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3975-6337)
- Jasper Most (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8591-5629)
- Martijn Dremmen
- Nina Wijnands
Institutions
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen (NL)
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Orthopedic Reviews
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.52965/001c.128106
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01