J Korean Fract Soc.  2002 Jul;15(3):385-390. 10.12671/jksf.2002.15.3.385.

Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing of the Proximal Humerus Fracture in Elderly Patients over 65 Years old

• Park HG

• KMID: 1837995
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2002.15.3.385

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to document the result of the interlocking intramedullary nailing of the proximal humerus fracture in eldery patients over 65 years old.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We performed a clinical and radiographic assessment after a follow up period exceeding 12months of 14cases of interlocking intramedullary nailing of proximal humerus fracture.
RESULTS
By Kronberg 's radiogrphic evaluation, 9 cases were good, 4 cases were acceptable, 1 case was poor. The average pain index was 3.2 point by Howkins guide line. All patients complained about final range of motion, especially in abduction and flexion movement.
CONCLUSION
Though the interlocking intramedullary nailing was an attractive alternative for the proximal humerus fracture stabilization for early rehabilitation in eldery patients over 65 years old, but should be consideration for postoperative shouder pain and loss of motion

Keyword

Proximal humerus Frcture; Interlocking nail

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Follow-Up Studies
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary*
Humans
Humerus*
Range of Motion, Articular
Rehabilitation