The purpose of this study is to evaluate preoperative objective measurements of patients with a proximal humerus fracture and operative objective measurements to determine if there is any effect to postoperative outcomes. Patients who were 18 years old or greater at the time of open reduction, internal fixation surgery were followed clinically and radiographically to determine best practice and optimal treatment and technique, risk and rate of complication, and postoperative outcomes.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
94
The Orthopaedic Research & Innovation Foundation
Edgewood, Kentucky, United States
total operative time
minutes
Time frame: preoperative to up to 8 years postoperative
amount of blood loss
mls
Time frame: preoperative to up to 8 years postoperative
Patient Outcomes
American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon score to measure shoulder function and pain. Scale of 0-100, 100 being the best possible score
Time frame: preoperative to up to 8 years postoperative
Patient Outcomes
Simple Shoulder Test score to measure shoulder function. Scale from 0-12, 12 being the most functional.
Time frame: preoperative to up to 8 years postoperative
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