Humerus Fracture, Osteoporosis
Conditions
Brief summary
Aim of the study is to analyze results of treatment of proximal humerus fractures with mini-invasive technique and plate fixation. In all the patients a analysis of presence of osteoporosis will be done, clinical and x-ray results will be statistically analyzed to evidence any connection between clinical outcomes and osteoporosis.
Interventions
PROCEDUREproximal humerus fracture fixation
Mini-invasive proximal humerus fixation with plate, patient in beach chair position, general anesthesia, a small incision lateral to shoulder is made to insert the plate under scope control
Sponsors
Azienda Ospedaliera Bolognini di Seriate Bergamo
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Proximal humerus fracture
Exclusion criteria
* High risk to surgery (ASA 4 - 5)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| correlate osteoporosis (Cortical index) with clinical (Constant score) and radiological (X-ray) results of the procedure | 30 months average | Osteoporosis will be analyzed with the cortical Index, already described in previous articles about this topic. Clinical evaluation will consider the Constant score, the most used functional score for shoulder. X-ray evaluation will analyze the healing of the fracture, studied by a radiologist, and mobilization of the plate or screws. Data will be combined to analyze correlation between clinical results, plate and screws stability and osteoporosis. |
Outcome results
None listed