Comparative efficacy of the modified minimally invasive “Parachute Technique” vs. the intermuscular GAP Approach in proximal humeral fracture management: a prospective study
The Modified Minimally Invasive Parachute Technique offers superior surgical efficiency, reduced blood loss, and better functional outcomes compared to the Intermuscular Gap Approach, making it a favorable option for elderly patients with displaced PHFs.
Authors
- Jianhua Wei
- Jian Wei Wang
- Wen Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3613-2913)
- Tao Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8387-3477)
- Jun Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6383-6065)
- Tian Tian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4180-3013)
- Hao Yi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8781-5496)
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine (CN)
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Yunnan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
- First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University (CN)
- Changzhou No.2 People's Hospital (CN)
- Wuxi Taihu Hospital (CN)
- Wuxi People's Hospital (CN)
- Yunnan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-06-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1541921
- Primary Topic
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00