Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2016, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (12): 1766-1771.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2016.12.014

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Allogeneic bone grafting strengthens the internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures in high-risk groups

Su Zhi-hui1, Lu Hou-gen2, Liu Jun2, Zou Li-xue2, Hu Wei1   

  1. 1Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, Hubei Province, China; 2First Ward, Department of Orthopedics, Jingzhou Central Hospital, Jingzhou 434020, Hubei Province, China
  • Received:2016-01-26 Online:2016-03-18 Published:2016-03-18
  • Contact: Lu Hou-gen, Chief physician, Master’s supervisor, First Ward, Department of Orthopedics, Jingzhou Central Hospital, Jingzhou 434020, Hubei Province, China
  • About author:Su Zhi-hui, Studying for master’s degree, Yangtze University, Jingzhou 434023, Hubei Province, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have focused on the clinical efficacy of allogeneic bone graft and humeral head replacement for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures, but their comparative studies are rarely reported.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of allogeneic bone grafting in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in the high risk group.
METHODS: Clinical data of 120 cases of proximal humeral fractures aged ≥ 60 years were retrospectively analyzed. Sixty of the 120 cases underwent allogeneic bone grafting combined with locking plate fixation as experimental group, and the other 60 cases were subjected to semi-shoulder joint replacement as control group. All patients were followed up for 8-24 months. Fracture healing, collodiaphyseal angle, humeral head height and shoulder joint function were observed and measured.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: During the postoperative 8-24 months, all the fractures were healed by first intention, and there were no rejection reactions, large/small nodules, humeral head displacement, necrosis, and screw loosening. Loss of the humeral head height at the last follow-up and the active flexion angle of the shoulder at postoperative 12 weeks were significantly higher in the experimental group than the control group (P < 0.05). Scores on forearm, shoulder and hand dysfunction were significantly lower in the experimental group than the control group (P < 0.05). However, no significant difference was observed in the collodiaphyseal angle and SF-36 scores between the two groups. These finding indicate that allogeneic bone grafting can strength the internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures in the high-risk group, and improve patient’s upper limb function.