Background: Proximal and shaft humeral fractures are very common worldwide; surgical treatment can be a viable option to reduce limb immobilization and to allow the patient an earlier return to daily activities. The aim of our study was to evaluate the outcomes of patients treated with intramedullary nail in our Institute from January 2010 to December 2016.
Materials And Methods: This is an observational cohort study. Inclusion criteria were: traumatic proximal and diaphyseal humeral fractures treated with antegrade nail; a minimum follow-up of 6 months. We evaluated the fracture healing time, the functional recovery (using the Constant score) and postoperative complications (need of blood transfusion, infections and need of re-intervention). The t test was used for statistical analysis.
Results: Ninety-five patients were included (20 proximal and 75 diaphyseal fractures). Bone callus formation was evident a mean of 57 days after surgery. In all patients, there was an improvement in the functional recovery over time, but those younger than 65 years had better outcomes. The type of fracture and patients' gender did not affect these results at one and 6 months of follow-up. In 18 cases, blood transfusions were needed; infections never occurred; finally, revision surgery was performed in 10 cases (two reverse total shoulder arthroplasties, one open reduction and internal fixation with plate and screws and seven nail removals for intolerance).
Conclusion: In our study, intramedullary nail proved to be a minimally invasive technique with a rapid improvement in range of motion, an earlier rehabilitation and acceptable pain.
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