Owain Critchley1,2, Simon MacLean3, Afsana Hasan4, Richard Woodman5, Gregory Bain6,4. 1. Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia. owain.critchley@gmail.com. 2. Department of Orthopaedics, Barwon Health, University Hospital, Geelong, VIC, Australia. owain.critchley@gmail.com. 3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tauranga Hospital, Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. 4. Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, SA, Australia. 5. Flinders Centre for Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia. 6. Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Identification of intra-articular involvement in proximal humeral fractures is important for operative decision making. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with intra-articular involvement in proximal humeral fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred consecutive three-dimensional computed tomography reconstructions of proximal humeral fractures were identified. The fracture lines were then accurately transcribed onto a two-dimensional superior view of the humeral head and each fracture was assessed for intra-articular involvement. Statistical analyses were undertaken to identify risk factors for intra-articular involvement and extent of involvement. Furthermore, for each risk factor, common fracture patterns were identified and compared to anatomical landmarks. RESULTS: Overall, 58% of the fractures involved the articular surface. High-energy mechanism, female gender, age ≥ 65, and posterior dislocation were risk factors for intra-articular involvement. Low-energy mechanism, female gender, age ≥ 65, varus angulation, and posterior dislocation were risk factors for increased extension of the fracture onto the articular surface. CONCLUSION: Intra-articular involvement in proximal humeral fractures is influenced by demographics and fracture characteristics (mechanism of injury, angulation, and dislocation). Patients with identified risk factors should be appropriately evaluated for intra-articular fractures during preoperative planning to assist in operative decision making. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Basic science; anatomy study.
INTRODUCTION: Identification of intra-articular involvement in proximal humeral fractures is important for operative decision making. The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with intra-articular involvement in proximal humeral fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: One hundred consecutive three-dimensional computed tomography reconstructions of proximal humeral fractures were identified. The fracture lines were then accurately transcribed onto a two-dimensional superior view of the humeral head and each fracture was assessed for intra-articular involvement. Statistical analyses were undertaken to identify risk factors for intra-articular involvement and extent of involvement. Furthermore, for each risk factor, common fracture patterns were identified and compared to anatomical landmarks. RESULTS: Overall, 58% of the fractures involved the articular surface. High-energy mechanism, female gender, age ≥ 65, and posterior dislocation were risk factors for intra-articular involvement. Low-energy mechanism, female gender, age ≥ 65, varus angulation, and posterior dislocation were risk factors for increased extension of the fracture onto the articular surface. CONCLUSION: Intra-articular involvement in proximal humeral fractures is influenced by demographics and fracture characteristics (mechanism of injury, angulation, and dislocation). Patients with identified risk factors should be appropriately evaluated for intra-articular fractures during preoperative planning to assist in operative decision making. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Basic science; anatomy study.
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