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Jonas Schmalzl1, Malik Jessen1,2, Fabian Gilbert3
1Department of Traumatology and Hand Surgery, Teaching Hospital Albert-Ludwigs-University, Freiburg, Germany.
Background:
Several factors affect proximal humeral fracture (PHF) morphology. In the presence of glenohumeral osteoarthritis (GOA), the joint kinematics is alternated which might influence fracture configuration. The purpose of this study was to identify fracture patterns in patients with advanced osteoarthritis to facilitate recognition and treatment.
Methods:
In this retrospective analysis, and computed tomography (CT) scans of all patients undergoing surgical treatment for a PHF during a 5-year period were analyzed. Fracture pattern according to the AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO-OTA) classification and the presence of GOA were evaluated. In addition, critical shoulder angle (CSA), glenoid configuration, and glenoid inclination (GI) were measured.
Results:
Of the 713 patients, 574 met the inclusion criteria. A total of 166 patients showed radiological signs of GOA (28.9%). Advanced GOA (stage 2 or 3) was identified in 23 patients (4.0%). In this group, the mean age was 77 ± 10 years, mean CSA was 28.8 ± 4.2°, and the mean GI was 19.0 ± 7.8°. All fractures were extra-articular metaphyseal fractures (5 A2, 11 A3, 7 B1.1). Patients with advanced GOA had more than threefold risk (risk ratio 3.2; confidence interval 95% 2.80-3.74; p < 0.0001) for sustaining a metaphyseal fracture. In patients with GOA grade 1 compared to patients with no radiographic signs of GOA, this could not be observed.
Conclusion:
Patients experiencing PHF with radiological signs of advanced GOA have a higher risk of sustaining a metaphyseal fracture compared to individuals with the absence of or mild GOA. To date, no classification system for PHFs takes preexisting osteoarthritis into account, although it might indicate a different treatment and therefore the recognition is crucial.
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