ORIF versus arthroplasty for open proximal humerus fractures: Nationwide Inpatient Sample data between 1998 and 2013

ORIF versus arthroplasty for open proximal humerus fractures: Nationwide Inpatient Sample data between 1998 and 2013

Abstract Background Limited data exists in analyzing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and arthroplasty in the management of open proximal humerus fractures. We analyzed differences in hospital course between these procedures, patient demographics, complication rate, length of stay, hospit...

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Main Authors: Anant Dixit, Frank S. Cautela, Colin S. Cooper, George A. Beyer, James C. Messina, Jeffrey E. Mait, Neil V. Shah, Bassel G. Diebo, Carl B. Paulino, William P. Urban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-08-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Subjects:
ORIF
Arthroplasty
Shoulder
Proximal humerus
Open fracture
Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS)
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s10195-018-0503-1

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