Home / Research In Older Adults with 3- or 4-Part Dislocated Proximal Humeral Fractures, Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Improved Anterior Elevation and Constant Score, but Not DASH Scores, Quality of Life, or Radiographic Outcomes Compared with Hemiarthroplasty
In Older Adults with 3- or 4-Part Dislocated Proximal Humeral Fractures, Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Improved Anterior Elevation and Constant Score, but Not DASH Scores, Quality of Life, or Radiographic Outcomes Compared with Hemiarthroplasty
Laas N, Engelsma Y, Hagemans F, Hoelen M, van Deurzen D, Burger B. Reverse or hemi shoulder arthroplasty in proximal humerus fractures: a single-blinded prospective multicenter randomized clinical trial. J Orthop Trauma. 2021;35(5):252-8.
Question: In older adults with dislocated 3- or 4-part proximal humeral fractures, what are the effects of reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) compared with hemiarthroplasty (HA) on range of motion and function?
