Plate osteosynthesis versus non-surgical treatment in displaced proximal humerus fractures—long term functional outcome and quality of life

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-766287
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.76628

Klute, Lisa ; Pfeifer, Christian ; Berner, Arne ; Alt, Volker

; Kerschbaum, Maximilian

; Henssler, Leopold

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Abstract

Purpose This study aimed to assess the long-term outcomes of patients treated with plate osteosynthesis versus non-operative treatment for proximal humerus fractures (PHF) after a mean follow-up period of 10 years. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted, including patients with PHF treated between 2004 and 2014. Patients were divided into two groups: those who underwent plate ...