S42.21
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: LBN (Locking Blade Nail) Osteosynthesis
Group 2: PHILOS (Proximal Humerus InterLocking System) Osteosynthesis
Sponsors
Department of Trauma, Orthopedics, Plastic and Hand Surgery
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria were an age >60 years and the capacity to give informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with isolated tuberosity fractures, previous trauma or surgery, advanced osteoarthritis, fracture dislocation, pathological fractures, open fractures, neurological disorders, full-thickness rotator cuff tears, fracture line at the nail entry point or severely reduced bone quality intra-operatively were excluded.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Constant score and age/gender adjusted Constant score at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) score, VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) for pain, subjective overall condition of the shoulder (1-6) and active shoulder range-of-motion in flexion and abduction as well as radiographic outcome. Secondary outcome was assessed at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactJohannes Plath
Department of Trauma, Orthopedics, Plastic and Hand Surgery
Outcome results
None listed