Varus malposition relates to functional outcomes following open reduction and internal fixation for proximal humeral fractures: A retrospective comparative cohort study with minimum 2 years follow-up.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate functional outcomes in patients with varus malposition following open reduction and internal fixation of displaced proximal humeral fractures.

Methods: Data of 685 patients with a mean age of 67±15.8 years (67% female), that were treated by open reduction and internal fixation for a displaced proximal humeral fracture at a level 1 trauma center, were analyzed.