Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (52): 8987-8992.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.52.008

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Semi-shoulder arthroplasty for complicated proximal humerus fractures

Liu Chang-lu1, Liu Xiao-min1, Huang Jian1, Nie Hui-juan2, Ma Gang1, Ding Liang-jia1   

  1. 1Department of Joint Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot  010030, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China; 2Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot  010050, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
  • Revised:2013-11-27 Online:2013-12-24 Published:2013-12-24
  • Contact: Nie Hui-juan, Master, Attending physician, Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010050, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China
  • About author:Liu Chang-lu, Attending physician, Department of Joint Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot 010030, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, China hhhtliuchanglu@163.com

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Semi-shoulder or total shoulder arthroplasty for complicated proximal humerus fractures is better in the rapid elimination of pain and restoration of joint function.
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the surgical techniques and clinical effects of semi-shoulder arthroplasty on the treatment of complicated proximal humerus fractures.
METHODS: The surgical efficacy of 12 cases of complicated proximal humerus fractures who had all received semi-shoulder arthroplasty was analyzed. According to Neer classification, there were two cases of three-part fractures and 10 cases of four-part fractures. X-ray observation and Neer scoring criteria were also used to conduct a clinical evaluation of shoulder joint function after operation.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: All the patients were followed up for 18 months in average (6 to 48 months). Based on Neer scoring, excellent was in 10 cases, good in one case, fair in one case. The excellent rate was 92%. During the follow-up period, prosthesis location was good and there were no complications, such as periarticular fractures, nerve injury, infection, dislocation or looseness. Attention should be paid for the effective restoration of shoulder cuff and the correct reconstruction of the large and small nodules in semi-shoulder arthroplasty. Besides, it also should be combined with the early and standard functional exercises. The clinical effect of semi-shoulder arthroplasty is satisfactory and it is an effective way to treat complicated proximal humerus fractures.


中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点:人工关节;骨植入物;脊柱骨折;内固定;数字化骨科;组织工程


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Key words: shoulder fractures, humerus, humeral fractures, arthroplasty, replacement

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