The Value of Lateral Glenohumeral Offset in Predicting Construct Failure in Proximal Humerus Fractures Following Internal Fixation

Proximal humerus fractures are the third most common osteoporosis defining injury in the United States, yet operative fixation of these injuries remains technically challenging. While several modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors are correlated with failure of proximal humerus fixation, no study has investigated whether failure to restore glenohumeral offset plays a part in fixation failure. The goals of this study are: 1.) to determine if lateral glenohumeral offset (LGHO) and humeral head diameter (HHD) can be measured radiographically with accuracy between observers 2.) observe whether there is a correlation between failure to operatively restore an anatomic LGHO:HHD ratio and failure of fixation.
Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research