Tuberosity refixation improves functional outcome following primary reverse shoulder arthroplasty in proximal humeral fracture

ConclusionsIn this prospective study, tuberosity refixation as part of fracture treatment using RSA results in better external rotation, subjective assessment of shoulder recovery (measured by SSV and by raw CMS) in elderly patients, compared with tuberosity excision.Level of evidenceII, Prospective comparative study.
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research