Epidemiology and mortality in older patients treated by reverse shoulder arthroplasty for displaced proximal humerus fractures

ConclusionDespite being older (79 years) at the time of proximal humerus fracture, patients who underwent RSA treatment had a high survival rate (94% at 1 year, 73% at 5 years), which is better than the survivorship reported after surgical treatment of femoral neck fractures (81–87% at 1 year, 38% at 5 years). The presence of comorbidities (ASA > 3–4) and/or cognitive disorders are risk factors for early mortality and should be taken into account to prevent early death.Level of evidenceIV, Retrospective study.
Source: Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Surgery and Research - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research