Gijs I T Iordens1, Kiran C Mahabier1, Florian E Buisman1, Niels W L Schep2, Galied S R Muradin3, Ludo F M Beenen4, Peter Patka5, Esther M M Van Lieshout1, Dennis Den Hartog6. 1. Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 2. Trauma Unit Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 3. Department of Radiology, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 4. Department of Radiology, Academic Medical Center, P.O. Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands. 5. Department of Emergency Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands. 6. Trauma Research Unit Department of Surgery, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, P.O. Box 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic address: d.denhartog@erasmusmc.nl.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The Neer classification is the most commonly used fracture classification system for proximal humeral fractures. Inter- and intra-observer agreement is limited, especially for comminuted fractures. A possibly more straightforward and reliable classification system is the Hertel classification. The aim of this study was to compare the inter- and intra-observer variability of the Hertel with the Neer classification in comminuted proximal humeral fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four observers evaluated blinded radiographic images (X-rays, CT-scans, and CT-scans with 3D-reconstructions) of 60 patients. After at least two months classification was repeated. RESULTS: Inter-observer agreement on plain X-rays was fair for both Hertel (κ = 0.39; 95% CI 0.23-0.62) and Neer (κ = 0.29; 0.09-0.42). Inter-observer agreement on CT-scans was substantial (κ = 0.63; 0.56-0.72) for Hertel and moderate for Neer (κ = 0.51; 0.29-0.68). Inter-observer agreement on 3D-reconstructions was moderate for both Hertel (κ = 0.60; 0.53-0.72) and Neer (κ = 0.51; 0.39-0.58). Intra-observer agreement on plain X-rays was fair for both Hertel (κ = 0.38; 0.27-0.59) and Neer (κ = 0.40; 0.15-0.52). Intra-observer agreement on CT-scans was moderate for both Hertel (κ = 0.50; 0.38-0.66) and Neer (κ = 0.42; 0.35-0.52). Intra-observer agreement on 3D-reconstructions was moderate for Hertel (κ = 0.55; 0.45-0.64) and substantial for Neer (κ = 0.63; 0.48-0.79). CONCLUSIONS: The Hertel and Neer classifications showed a fair to substantial inter- and intra-observer agreement on the three diagnostic modalities used. Although inter-observer agreement was highest for Hertel classification on CT-scans, Neer classification had the highest intra-observer agreement on 3D-reconstructions. Data of this study do not confirm superiority of either classification system for the classification of comminuted proximal humeral fractures.
INTRODUCTION: The Neer classification is the most commonly used fracture classification system for proximal humeral fractures. Inter- and intra-observer agreement is limited, especially for comminuted fractures. A possibly more straightforward and reliable classification system is the Hertel classification. The aim of this study was to compare the inter- and intra-observer variability of the Hertel with the Neer classification in comminuted proximal humeral fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Four observers evaluated blinded radiographic images (X-rays, CT-scans, and CT-scans with 3D-reconstructions) of 60 patients. After at least two months classification was repeated. RESULTS: Inter-observer agreement on plain X-rays was fair for both Hertel (κ = 0.39; 95% CI 0.23-0.62) and Neer (κ = 0.29; 0.09-0.42). Inter-observer agreement on CT-scans was substantial (κ = 0.63; 0.56-0.72) for Hertel and moderate for Neer (κ = 0.51; 0.29-0.68). Inter-observer agreement on 3D-reconstructions was moderate for both Hertel (κ = 0.60; 0.53-0.72) and Neer (κ = 0.51; 0.39-0.58). Intra-observer agreement on plain X-rays was fair for both Hertel (κ = 0.38; 0.27-0.59) and Neer (κ = 0.40; 0.15-0.52). Intra-observer agreement on CT-scans was moderate for both Hertel (κ = 0.50; 0.38-0.66) and Neer (κ = 0.42; 0.35-0.52). Intra-observer agreement on 3D-reconstructions was moderate for Hertel (κ = 0.55; 0.45-0.64) and substantial for Neer (κ = 0.63; 0.48-0.79). CONCLUSIONS: The Hertel and Neer classifications showed a fair to substantial inter- and intra-observer agreement on the three diagnostic modalities used. Although inter-observer agreement was highest for Hertel classification on CT-scans, Neer classification had the highest intra-observer agreement on 3D-reconstructions. Data of this study do not confirm superiority of either classification system for the classification of comminuted proximal humeral fractures.
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