Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2014, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (35): 5723-5729.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2014.35.025

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Deltoid-splitting approach and deltopectoral approach in the repair of proximal humeral fracture: a meta-analysis

Guo Hong-liang, Han Ya-jun, Yilihamu•Tuoheti   

  1. Second Affiliated Hospital, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830063, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • Revised:2014-07-16 Online:2014-08-27 Published:2014-08-27
  • Contact: Yilihamu?Tuoheti, Chief physician, Second Affiliated Hospital, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830063, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China
  • About author:Guo Hong-liang, Studying for master’s degree, Second Affiliated Hospital, Xinjiang Medical University, Urumqi 830063, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Numerous studies confirmed that compared with deltopectoral approach, deltoid-splitting approach for proximal humeral fractures has good therapeutic effects, but precise superiority remains poorly understood.
OBJECTIVE: To compare the therapeutic effects of deltopectoral approach and small incision deltoid-splitting approach in the repair of proximal humeral fractures using meta-analysis.
METHODS: We retrieved MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane library, Wanfang Database and PubMed by computer for articles on controlled trials of deltopectoral approach and small incision deltoid-splitting approach in the repair of proximal humeral fractures published from 2010 to 2014. Neer score, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, incision length, length of hospital stay, Visual Analogue Scale score, fracture healing time, and Constant score were used as evaluation indexes of Meta analysis. RevMan 5.2 software was used for analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: Eventually nine articles were included, totally 721 patients, published from 2010 to 2014 years. There were eight in Chinese, and one in English. Meta-analysis results showed that compared with deltopectoral approach, deltoid-splitting approach in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures could shorten operation time, reduce intraoperative blood loss, shorten length of incision, elevate Neer score and Constant score (P < 0.05). No significant difference in fracture healing time, hospitalization days, and Visual Analogue Scale score was detected between the two methods of surgical approach. These data indicated that compared with deltopectoral approach, deltoid-splitting approach in the repair of proximal humeral fracture has certain superiority. Deltoid-splitting approach can be firstly selected in the permit of hospital conditions.


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: humeral fractures, deltoid muscle, meta-analysis, evidence-based medicine

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