Head-Shaft Angle Influences Isometric Shoulder Strength Levels after Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Pilot Study.

Background: Proximal humerus fractures are common fractures of the elderly population which can lead to long-term compromise of a patient's shoulder function. Closed reduction and internal fixation with intramedullary nailing is a well-established surgical technique yielding good outcomes, as perceived by patients, obtained via Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, and objectified by clinical shoulder testing. Apart from conventional range-of-motion testing and clinical shoulder tests, strength testing of the shoulder is a yet-neglected but meaningful and standardizable outcome parameter.

Postoperative Complications of Flap Procedures in Chest Wall Defect Reconstruction: A Two-Center Experience.

: Chest wall defect reconstruction is a complex procedure aimed at restoring thoracic structural integrity after trauma, tumor removal, or congenital issues. In this study, postoperative complications were investigated to improve the care of patients with these critical conditions. : A retrospective study of chest wall reconstructions from 2004 to 2023 was conducted at Klinikum Nürnberg and Evangelisches Waldkrankenhaus Spandau-Berlin.

Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes after Antegrade Intramedullary Nailing in Proximal Humeral Fractures: Insights and Implications for Patient Satisfaction.

Background: Proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) are common injuries that can lead to significant functional impairment. This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and complications associated with the use of the Targon PH+ (Fa. Aesculap, Germany) intramedullary nail for the treatment of PHFs.