Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Aug 2018
Diagnosis and treatment of clavicular fractures in Belgium between 2006 and 2015.
Clavicular fractures are common fractures of the shoulder girdle. The debate about whether these fractures should be treated conservatively or surgically is ongoing. This study describes the incidence of clavicular fractures in Belgium between 2006 and 2015 and how the surgical treatment rates have evolved during this time span. ⋯ The incidence of clavicular fractures in Belgium increased between 2006 and 2015. In the male population, the fracture incidence increased among all age groups, but in the female population, the increase was most noted in elderly patients. Although the preferred treatment strategy of clavicular fractures continues to be debated, there is a high and increasing rate of surgical treatment in Belgium, with an increasing percentage of patients that are surgically treated as outpatients.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Aug 2018
Review Meta AnalysisOperative versus nonoperative treatment of proximal humeral fractures: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and comparison of observational studies and randomized controlled trials.
There is no consensus on the choice of treatment for displaced proximal humeral fractures in older patients (aged > 65 years). The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were (1) to compare operative with nonoperative management of displaced proximal humeral fractures and (2) to compare effect estimates obtained from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies. ⋯ We recommend nonoperative treatment for the average elderly patient (aged > 65 years) with a displaced proximal humeral fracture. Pooled effects of observational studies were similar to those of RCTs, and including observational studies led to more generalizable conclusions.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Aug 2018
Hidden degloving rotator cuff tears secondary to glenohumeral dislocation.
A rare form of rotator cuff tear (RCT) is observed secondary to glenohumeral dislocation, followed by immediate repositioning, as well as formation of scar tissue between tendons and tuberosities. Radiographic diagnosis of such "degloving" tears is problematic because they are obscured by scar tissue. We aimed to describe characteristics of degloving tears and report outcomes following their arthroscopic repair. ⋯ We have described a particular form of RCT secondary to glenohumeral dislocation, resulting in degloving of the rotator cuff, followed by repositioning of tendons. The formation of scar tissue can obscure tendon tears on ultrasound, in which case further imaging is recommended to ascertain the diagnosis and avoid therapeutic delays.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Aug 2018
Incidence of recurrence after shoulder dislocation: a nationwide database study.
The reported incidence of shoulder redislocation varies among different reports. This was a nationwide study to investigate the recurrence rate of shoulder dislocation after closed reduction. ⋯ After the first shoulder dislocation, male patients and younger patients had higher shoulder redislocation rates. However, after the second shoulder dislocation, all groups shared a similar high shoulder redislocation rate regardless of age or sex. Surgical treatment should be considered for patients with multiple episodes of shoulder dislocation.