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Operative vs. nonoperative treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures
July 2014
Operative vs. nonoperative treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Operative versus nonoperative treatment in complex proximal humeral fractures
Orthopedics. 2014 May 1;37(5):e410-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Six randomized control trials were included in the meta-analysis investigating the efficacy between operative and nonoperative treatment for complex 3- and 4-part humeral fractures. Overall, outcomes were similar between operative and nonoperative treatment, with few differences noted in functional outcome up to 24 months. Operative management required more additional surgery than did nonoperative...
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