Publications by authors named "S Feissli"
Article Synopsis
- The study looked at how two different ways of treating shoulder fractures in older adults affect their independence: one group got surgery and the other didn’t.
- Older patients who were treated without surgery had a better chance of staying independent compared to those who had surgery with a special plate.
- Both groups had similar quality of life, but the patients who had surgery struggled more with shoulder motion and strength.
Background: We modified our treatment algorithm for proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients in 2013 to a more conservative approach avoiding locking plates. This study assesses the impact of this change on patient self-dependence.
Methods: We carried out an observational comparative study including both retrospectively and prospectively collected data.