Proximal humerus fractures analysis of treatment and rehabilitation outcomes
Golec, E.; Nowak, S.; Golec, J.; Jasiak-Tyrkalska, B.; Jurczak, P.
Chirurgia Narzadow Ruchu i Ortopedia Polska 71(3): 221-226
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-479X PMID: 17131730 Document Number: 604648
The authors make evaluation of functional outcomes proximal humerus fractures depending on applied method using Constant-Murley score in own modification. The clinical material of 1980-2004 years were 93 cases, 41 male (44.1%) and 52 female (55.9%) aged between 28-81 years. The operative treatment was employed in 52 cases (45.1%), nonoperativ in 18 cases (19.4%) and functional treatment using direct traction by olecranion in 33 cases (35.5%). Obtained outcomes based on Constant-Murley score in own modification notice limitation range of motion injured joint, reduction of muscle streught in shoulder rim and decrease of physical activity independently used method of treatment.