Functional and quality of life outcome after non-operatively managed proximal humeral fractures

Autor: Ronnart N. Kruithof, Henk A. Formijne Jonkers, Denise J. C. van der Ven, Ger D. J. van Olden, Tim K. Timmers
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Vol 18, Iss 4, Pp 423-430 (2017)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1590-9921
1590-9999
DOI: 10.1007/s10195-017-0468-5
Popis: Abstract Background Fractures of the proximal humerus are common and most often treated non-operatively. However, long-term follow-up studies focusing on functional results and quality of life in patients after this type of fracture are scarce. The primary aim of this study is to report the long-term functional and quality of life outcome in patients with a proximal humeral fracture. Materials and methods A retrospective analysis of all consecutive patients undergoing non-operative treatment for a proximal humeral fracture in a level 2 trauma centre between January 2000 and December 2013 was performed. A database consisting of all relevant demographic, patient and fracture characteristics was created. Subsequently, a questionnaire containing the DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) score, EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D), VAS (visual analogue scale) score, and subjective questions was sent to all patients. Results A total of 410 patients (65 male, 345 female) were included for analyses. Average follow-up was 90 ± 48 months. DASH-scores
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