Plate osteosynthesis versus non-surgical treatment in displaced proximal humerus fractures—long term functional outcome and quality of life
This long-term follow-up study demonstrates that after a minimum of 5 years, there were no significant differences in functional outcomes or quality of life between patients treated with plate osteosynthesis and those who were managed non-operatively for displaced proximal humerus fractures. Both treatment approaches can offer favorable results, and the choice of treatment should consider individual patient characteristics and preferences.
Authors
- Lisa Klute (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7222-735X)
- Arne Berner
- Volker Alt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0208-4650)
- Leopold Henssler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3644-5863)
- Maximilian Kerschbaum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4996-8808)
- Christian Pfeifer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1403-0476)
Institutions
- Rhön-Klinikum (DE)
- University Hospital Regensburg (DE)
- Klinikum Hanau (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology
- Published
- 2025-04-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-025-04290-9
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01
Funders
- Universitätsklinikum Regensburg