Research Article

Functional outcome and complications following PHILOS plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures

Volume: 44 Number: 1 May 29, 2010
  • Emanuel Geiger
  • Marcus Maier
  • Arne Kelm
  • Sebastian Wutzler
  • Caroline Seebach
  • İngo Marzi
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Functional outcome and complications following PHILOS plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures

Abstract

Objectives: Proximal humeral fractures account for approximately 5% of all fractures. New plating techniques have been developed to improve stability. The purpose of this study was to evaluate functional outcome following plate fixation with the Proximal Humeral Internal Locking
System (PHILOS) and to analyze potential implant-related complications.
Methods: The PHILOS plate was used for internal fixation of displaced proximal humeral fractures in 28 patients (20 females, 8 males; mean age 60.7±12.9 years). Fractures were caused by low-energy trauma (fall from standing height) in 21 patients, and by an accident while skiing or cycling in seven patients. Involvement was on the right in 16 cases and on the left in 12 cases. According to the Neer classification, 8, 12, and 8 patients had displaced 2-, 3-, or 4-part fractures, respectively. All patients received a similar physical therapy program following internal fixation with the PHILOS plate. The patients were assessed clinically and radiographically after a mean follow-up of 25.2±11.8 months. Functional outcome was assessed using the ConstantMurley score adjusted for age and gender. Range of motion and shoulder abduction strength were measured. The patients were also evaluated with the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and a visual analog scale (VAS). Complications during the follow-up period were recorded.
Results: Twenty fractures (71.4%) healed in good anatomical position. At the end of the followup period, the mean Constant-Murley score was 57.9±21.7, and the mean age- and gender-adjusted Constant-Murley score was 67.5±23.6. The results were excellent or good in 16 patients (57.1%), moderate in one patient (3.6%), and poor in 11 patients (39.3%). The mean DASH and VAS scores were 28.3±24.3 and 75.4±21.2, respectively. Eleven complications (39.3%) were seen during the follow-up period. Reoperation was required in eight patients (72.3%). Complications included avascular necrosis of the humeral head in two patients (7.2%), subacromial impingement in six patients (21.4%), loosening of a locking head screw in one patient (3.6%), and transiently decreased radial nerve sensation in two patients (7.2%). Subacromial impingement was mainly caused by the superior plate position.
Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that the PHILOS plate provides sufficient fracture stabilization in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures of elderly patients.

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English

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Health Care Administration

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Emanuel Geiger This is me

Marcus Maier This is me

Arne Kelm This is me

Sebastian Wutzler This is me

Caroline Seebach This is me

İngo Marzi This is me

Publication Date

May 29, 2010

Submission Date

March 7, 2014

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Year 2010 Volume: 44 Number: 1

APA
Geiger, E., Maier, M., Kelm, A., Wutzler, S., Seebach, C., & Marzi, İ. (2010). Functional outcome and complications following PHILOS plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, 44(1), 1-6. https://izlik.org/JA83ET59LA
AMA
1.Geiger E, Maier M, Kelm A, Wutzler S, Seebach C, Marzi İ. Functional outcome and complications following PHILOS plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2010;44(1):1-6. https://izlik.org/JA83ET59LA
Chicago
Geiger, Emanuel, Marcus Maier, Arne Kelm, Sebastian Wutzler, Caroline Seebach, and İngo Marzi. 2010. “Functional Outcome and Complications Following PHILOS Plate Fixation in Proximal Humeral Fractures”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 44 (1): 1-6. https://izlik.org/JA83ET59LA.
EndNote
Geiger E, Maier M, Kelm A, Wutzler S, Seebach C, Marzi İ (May 1, 2010) Functional outcome and complications following PHILOS plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 44 1 1–6.
IEEE
[1]E. Geiger, M. Maier, A. Kelm, S. Wutzler, C. Seebach, and İ. Marzi, “Functional outcome and complications following PHILOS plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures”, Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 44, no. 1, pp. 1–6, May 2010, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA83ET59LA
ISNAD
Geiger, Emanuel - Maier, Marcus - Kelm, Arne - Wutzler, Sebastian - Seebach, Caroline - Marzi, İngo. “Functional Outcome and Complications Following PHILOS Plate Fixation in Proximal Humeral Fractures”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica 44/1 (May 1, 2010): 1-6. https://izlik.org/JA83ET59LA.
JAMA
1.Geiger E, Maier M, Kelm A, Wutzler S, Seebach C, Marzi İ. Functional outcome and complications following PHILOS plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica. 2010;44:1–6.
MLA
Geiger, Emanuel, et al. “Functional Outcome and Complications Following PHILOS Plate Fixation in Proximal Humeral Fractures”. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica, vol. 44, no. 1, May 2010, pp. 1-6, https://izlik.org/JA83ET59LA.
Vancouver
1.Emanuel Geiger, Marcus Maier, Arne Kelm, Sebastian Wutzler, Caroline Seebach, İngo Marzi. Functional outcome and complications following PHILOS plate fixation in proximal humeral fractures. Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica [Internet]. 2010 May 1;44(1):1-6. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA83ET59LA