Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs): comparison of functional outcome 1 year after minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) versus open reduction internal fixation (ORIF).

Laura BuchmannEsther M M van LieshoutMiliaan ZeelenbergDennis Den Hartog Roman Pfeifer Florin Allemann Hans-Christoph Pape Sascha Halvachizadeh

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2021)

This study provides indications that patients following surgical treatment of PHFs in MIPO technique might have favourable outcome. Large-scale and high-quality studies are warranted to confirm these results.

Keyphrases

minimally invasive
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
patient reported