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No difference in surgical vs nonsurgical treatment of displaced proximal humerus fracture
May 2015
No difference in surgical vs nonsurgical treatment of displaced proximal humerus fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Surgical vs nonsurgical treatment of adults with displaced fractures of the proximal humerus: the PROFHER randomized clinical trial
JAMA. 2015 Mar 10;313(10):1037-47Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
250 patients with displaced proximal humerus fracture were randomized to surgical management, with either internal fixation or hemiarthroplasty, or conservative management with sling immobilization. The purpose of this study was to compare treatment methods based on outcome of the Oxford Shoulder Score, as well as the incidence of complications. Follow-up was conducted at 3, 6, 12 and 24 months. N...
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