Humeral Fractures

04/01/2021 - "To investigate the therapeutic efficacy of titanium elastic intramedullary nail (TEN) and open reduction and internal fixation with plate (ORIF) in the treatment of humeral fracture in children. "
03/01/2014 - "Titanium elastic nails for severe displaced humeral fractures in older children is a safe and effective method with a low complication incidence."
02/01/2008 - "The aim of this study was to assess the success rate of osteosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures with titanium helix wires. "
01/24/2023 - "Proximal humerus fractures are often treated with a fixed-angle titanium plate osteosynthesis. "
01/01/2023 - "Management of Feline Femoral, Tibial and Humeral Fractures Using a 3.5 mm Titanium Interlocking Nail."

08/01/2023 - "With the enactment of the STOP act in North Carolina, we have seen a significant reduction in the amount of narcotic prescribed after sustaining a proximal humerus fracture preoperatively and postoperatively. "
07/01/2012 - "The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of acetaminophen with narcotic analgesics, specifically, acetaminophen/codeine and morphine, for pain management after closed reduction and percutaneous pinning of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures in children. "

10/01/2015 - "This study provides a foundation for future investigation of methods to reduce the risk for intraoperative humeral fractures attributable to reverse revision TSA. "
11/16/2023 - "For this review, we queried a national all-payer database from October 1, 2015 to October 31, 2020 (n=1.5 million) for all patients who had a "proximal humerus fracture" diagnosis who underwent either TSA or RSA. "
03/01/2023 - "This trend was observed for elective TSA, while disparities were less apparent for proximal humerus fracture."
03/01/2023 - "Similar disparities were observed when categorizing procedures into anatomic and reverse TSA, but not proximal humerus fracture. "
01/01/2022 - "From 2010 to 2019, operative treatment trends of proximal humerus fractures changed such that CRPP decreased by 60.0%, HA decreased by 81.4%, IMN decreased by 81.9%, ORIF decreased by 25.7%, TSA decreased by 80.5%, and RSA increased by 1841.4% (all P < .0001). "

12/01/2021 - "Low to very low certainty evidence suggests a small improvement in functional recovery with CFR PEEK in proximal humerus fractures. "
01/01/2021 - "Seven studies investigated PHILOS (Synthes, Bettlach, Switzerland) implants results, while one investigated CFR-PEEK plate (PEEK Power Humeral Fracture Plate; Arthrex, Naples, Florida, USA) outcomes or other plates. "
01/24/2023 - "There are several advantages of the CFR-PEEK plate (PEEKPower™ Humeral Fracture Plate (HFP)) such as the polyaxial screw placement and higher stability of locking screws. "
11/01/2017 - "A total of 46 patients with 46 humeral fractures classified as 12 A-B were treated with a novel CFR-PEEK IMN and followed for 12 months. "
08/01/2015 - "Fixation of proximal humerus fractures with a CFR-PEEK plate provides satisfying clinical and radiographic results after 2 years of follow-up. "

10/24/2023 - "Cyclic Stability of Locking Plate Augmented with Intramedullary Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) Strut Fixation for Osteoporotic Humeral Fractures: A Biomechanical Study."
10/10/2022 - "Conclusions: This study has detailed a novel technique for the treatment of metaphyseal defects with PMMA cement augmentation in elderly patients with complex proximal humerus fractures and follow-up to one year, whereby the cement was allowed to partially cure to achieve medium viscosity, and then it was manually placed into the defect through the traumatic lateral window. "
10/24/2023 - "However, the potential effects of intramedullary PMMA strut on the dynamic behaviour of osteoporotic humerus fractures remain unclear. "
09/01/2020 - "PHILOS plate fixation with polymethyl methacrylate cement augmentation of an osteoporotic proximal humerus fracture."
08/01/1994 - "The reduction of humeral fracture in pigeons with intramedullary poly (methyl methacrylate) and neutralization plate fixation."

02/10/2023 - "The objective of this study is to compare the treatments of pediatric displaced proximal humerus fractures with external-fixation technique using the combination of K-wires and bone-cement versus close reduction and internal fixation technique using elastic stable intramedullary nail. "
07/01/2023 - "Screw tip augmentation with bone cement for fixation of osteoporotic proximal humerus fractures seems to improve stability and to decrease the rate of complications related to implant failure. "
07/01/2023 - "Screw tip augmentation with bone cement for fixation of osteoporotic proximal humerus fractures seems to improve stability and to decrease the rate of complications related to implant failure. "
06/01/2018 - "Eight pairs of three-part humeral fractures were randomly assigned for pairwise instrumentation using either a prototype gliding plate or a standard PHILOS plate, and four pairs were fixed using the gliding plate with bone cement augmentation of its proximal screws. "
08/01/1994 - "In view of the quick recovery of flying ability, however, plate and bone cement fixation is considered appropriate to prevent the displacement of a humeral fracture in the pigeon."

07/01/2015 - "Multiple interventions improve analgesic treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures in a pediatric emergency department."
01/01/2022 - "Median Effective Analgesic Concentration of Ropivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block as a Postoperative Analgesia for Proximal Humerus Fracture: A Prospective Double-Blind Up-Down Concentration-Finding Study."
09/19/2012 - "The purpose of this single-blinded, randomized, controlled trial was to compare the analgesic efficacy of intra-articular injections of bupivacaine or ropivacaine with that of no injection for postoperative pain control after the operative treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures in a pediatric population. "

01/01/2015 - "The rats at the age of 4 weeks were subjected to general anesthesia and humeral fracture fixation, in combination with brachial plexus block, saline versus ropivacaine, respectively. "
01/01/2022 - "Median Effective Analgesic Concentration of Ropivacaine in Ultrasound-Guided Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block as a Postoperative Analgesia for Proximal Humerus Fracture: A Prospective Double-Blind Up-Down Concentration-Finding Study."
09/19/2012 - "The purpose of this single-blinded, randomized, controlled trial was to compare the analgesic efficacy of intra-articular injections of bupivacaine or ropivacaine with that of no injection for postoperative pain control after the operative treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures in a pediatric population. "

11/01/2020 - "The fracture union rate did not differ between Groups I and II. Postoperative glenohumeral injection of triamcinolone is a safe and effective treatment modality for shoulder stiffness after internal fixation of proximal humerus fractures during the early period of rehabilitation."
11/01/2020 - "The primary aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness and safety of an intraarticular triamcinolone injection for the treatment of stiffness after the operative treatment of proximal humerus fractures. "

07/01/2012 - "The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of acetaminophen with narcotic analgesics, specifically, acetaminophen/codeine and morphine, for pain management after closed reduction and percutaneous pinning of displaced supracondylar humerus fractures in children. "

10/01/2022 - "CORR Insights®: Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Is the Most Cost-effective Treatment Strategy for Proximal Humerus Fractures in Older Adults: A Cost-utility Analysis."
10/01/2022 - "Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Is the Most Cost-effective Treatment Strategy for Proximal Humerus Fractures in Older Adults: A Cost-utility Analysis."
10/01/2023 - "Furthermore, there is still room for improvement in terms of better postoperative internal and external rotations and clinical outcomes after RSA implanted for humeral fracture and revision shoulder arthroplasty."
10/01/2022 - "Although reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) is a promising treatment strategy for proximal humerus fractures with favorable clinical and quality of life outcomes, it is associated with much higher, and possibly prohibitive, upfront costs relative to nonoperative treatment and other surgical alternatives. "
01/01/2016 - "The early to midterm results of reverse shoulder arthroplasty for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures are promising compared with the results of unconstrained humeral head replacement, and patients may have more predictable improvement with less dependence on bone healing and rehabilitation. "

11/07/1994 - "Hemiarthroplasty is thus a safe treatment for displaced humeral fractures with a satisfactory end result."
01/01/2021 - "Efficacy of Hemiarthroplasty vs. Locking Plate Fixation for Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Meta-Analysis."
09/01/2016 - "Similar Function and Improved Range of Shoulder Motion is Achieved Following Repair of Three- and Four-Part Proximal Humerus Fractures Compared with Hemiarthroplasty."
11/01/2023 - "Surgery with locking plate or hemiarthroplasty versus nonoperative treatment of 3-4-part proximal humerus fractures in older patients (NITEP): An open-label randomized trial."
03/01/2019 - "The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use of hemiarthroplasty and RTSA between 2009 and 2016 for the treatment of proximal humerus fractures within a large United States integrated healthcare system. "

07/01/2014 - "Closed reduction and percutaneous Kirschner wires fixation are the mainstay of treatment in pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures. "
02/01/2013 - "To evaluate the efficacy of Kirschner wires and tension-band fixation through posterolateral minimal incision for the treatment of displaced supracondylar humeral fractures in children. "
06/01/2008 - "To evaluate the efficacy of lateral or parallel pin fixation using 3 smooth Kirschner wires (K-wires) or smooth Steinmann pins for the operative management of displaced supracondylar humeral fracture in a consecutive series of children. "
09/01/2022 - "Comparing exposed and buried Kirschner wires in fixation for pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: A propensity score-matched study."
01/01/2021 - "This study aims to investigate the effects of the angles created by the Kirschner wires (K-wires), which are applied in the percutaneous fixation of supracondylar humerus fractures with cross K-wire, with the fracture line on fracture stabilization. "

01/01/2017 - "While clinical results appear promising, it is important to remember that most proximal humerus fractures may be treated successfully with conservative management, and rapid adoption of new technology should be watched carefully to ensure appropriate use."
11/23/2023 - "Improved Comfortability and Satisfaction of Hybrid-mesh Casts in the Conservative Management of Pediatric Supracondylar Humeral Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial."
01/01/2020 - "Meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials suggest that the advantages and risks of surgery compared with conservative management as the initial treatment for proximal humerus fracture (PHF) vary, or are heterogeneous across patients. "
11/01/1986 - "This study demonstrates that neurological deficits from supracondylar humeral fractures remain common, involve all three major nerves of forearm, and, with rare exception, recover with conservative therapy."
09/01/2023 - "Management of children with supracondylar humeral fractures with pulseless pink hands is still controversial, whether to choose operative or conservative treatment. "

01/01/2017 - "Reduction of displaced flexion-type pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures by traction and gradual extension in the prone position is an effective and safe method. "
09/01/2000 - "The efficacy of side arm traction in the reduction of supracondylar fracture humerus in children."
09/01/2016 - "The objective of this study was to compare the results of the joystick technique and the traditional manual traction for facilitating closed reduction of pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures. "
01/01/2012 - "The aim of this study was to see whether the benefits of crossed wire fixation over skeletal traction in the treatment of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures (SCHF) were mirrored in the children's or their caregivers' rating of the experience. "
01/01/2001 - "The aim of the study was to compare of the results of treatment of displaced supracondylar humeral fractures by skeletal traction and percutaneous K-wire fixation in children. "