Does grafting of the tuberosities improve the functional outcomes of proximal humeral fractures treated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty?

UZER, GÖKÇER; YILDIZ, FATİH; Batar, Suat; Binlaksar, Ruwais; Elmadag, Mehmet; Kus, Gamze; Bilsel, Kerem

doi:10.1016/j.jse.2016.05.005

Does grafting of the tuberosities improve the functional outcomes of proximal humeral fractures treated with reverse shoulder arthroplasty?

UZER G., YILDIZ F., Batar S., Binlaksar R., Elmadag M., Kus G., ...More

JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY, vol.26, no.1, pp.36-41, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 26 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jse.2016.05.005
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF SHOULDER AND ELBOW SURGERY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.36-41
Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Functional outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) can be improved by fixation of the tuberosities. This study compares clinical and radiologic results of patients with comminuted proximal humeral fractures treated with rTSA, with and without autologous grafting.