Long-term follow-up after MIPO Philos plating for proximal humerus fractures

Frima, Herman; Michelitsch, Christian; Beks, Reinier B.; Houwert, Roderick M.; Acklin, Yves P.; Sommer, Christoph

doi:10.1007/s00402-018-3063-1

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“…In all cases reported in this study, the plate was removed at least 12 months after ORIF, which is in agreement with the literature [8,18]. However, some studies indicate that further improvement of AbdER may be expected even after 2 years from surgery [27].…”

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“…Implant-related complications, such as irritation, are relatively common and require the removal of the implant [8,18,[34][35][36][37]. Improvements in shoulder function have been observed following implant removal in cases of proximal humerus fracture at the shoulder girdle [8,18]. Improvements have also been recorded after the removal of an intramedullary rod or plate following midshaft clavicle fracture osteosynthesis; in this case, indications for removal applied to 82% of all cases, regarding the rod, and 50%, regarding the plate [35].…”

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“…A few studies have discussed the possibility of the minimally-invasive removal of plates by arthroscopy [9,[13][14][15][16][17]. However, this is not an easy procedure, especially in the case of MIPO [18]. A key stage of the surgical technique involves determining the course of the axillary nerve concerning the plate, which depends on its location and the height of the patient [19].…”

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Selective Glenohumeral external rotation deficit – sequelae of post-ORIF deltoid adhesions after treatment of the proximal humerus fracture

Waszczykowski

Fabiś

2020

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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Background The deltopectoral approach is commonly used for plate stabilization of proximal humerus fracture. Although adhesions between the deltoid, plate, and humerus are common sequelae of plate ORIF, little is known about their effect on the range of movement and a function of the shoulder. To confirm their impact, the preoperative and intraoperative evaluation of the range of motion (ROM) was measured during the sequential arthroscopic release of adhesions, with special regard to external rotation. Postoperative ROM and subjective shoulder function were also evaluated. Methods Eighteen patients treated with ORIF of the proximal humerus were scheduled to the unified arthroscopic procedures comprising sequential limited subacromial bursectomy, removal of the adhesions between the deltoid, plate, and humerus, as well as the plate removal. The ROM of the operated and opposite shoulders were assessed before surgery, intraoperatively and after a minimum two-year follow-up, with special regard to external rotation in adduction (AddER) and abduction (AbdER). Besides, the Constant-Murley score and Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV) were evaluated before a plate removal and after a minimum two-year follow-up after the surgery. Results Deltoid adhesion release correlated with considerable and statistically significant improvement of AddER (p < 0.0002) but not with the intraoperative range of AbdER. Significant improvement of AddER, but also of AbdER and other range of motion was noted at the follow-up. The improvement of the affected shoulder function following arthroscopic plate removal was considerable and statistically significant according to the modified Constant-Murley score (p < 0,01) and SSV (p < 0.0000) after a minimum of two-year follow-up. Conclusions Our findings are the first to highlight the influence of deltoid muscle, plate, and humerus adhesions on limiting external rotation in adduction after ORIF treatment of proximal humerus fractures. These observations allow the identification of a new shoulder evaluation symptom: Selective Glenohumeral External Rotation Deficit (SGERD) as well as functional deltohumeral space.

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Selective Glenohumeral external rotation deficit – sequelae of post-ORIF deltoid adhesions after treatment of the proximal humerus fracture

Waszczykowski

Fabiś

2020

BMC Musculoskelet Disord

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“…However, it is difficult to obtain stable fixation in osteoporotic patients even with PHILOS. Some authors have also reported some complications, such as avascular necrosis (AVN), screw cutout, implant failure, plate impingement, head collapse, and infection. Good outcomes have been reported following the use of an associated intramedullary allograft.…”

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Comparison of the Effects of Proximal Humeral Internal Locking System (PHILOS) Alone and PHILOS Combined with Fibular Allograft in the Treatment of Neer Three‐ or Four‐part Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly

Zhao

Yang

et al. 2019

Orthopaedic Surgery

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Objective: To compare and analyze the clinical outcomes of the proximal humeral internal locking system (PHILOS) alone and the PHILOS combined with fibular allograft in the treatment of Neer three-and four-part proximal humerus fractures (PHF) in the elderly. , a total of 42 elderly patients with Neer three-or four-part PHF admitted to our hospital were randomly divided into observation group and control group, with 21 patients in each group. The observation group was treated with the PHILOS combined with fibular allograft. The control group was treated with the PHILOS alone. Perioperative parameters and fracture classification were recorded in the two groups. Function results were assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Constant-Murley score (CMS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and the Disability of Arm-Shoulder-Hand (DASH) score. Radiological results were evaluated using the neck-shaft angle (NSA) and humeral head height (HHH), and complications were also recorded in each group.Results: There were no significant differences between the two groups in terms of preoperative status, age, gender, cause of trauma, fracture site, and fracture classification. The average follow-up time was 12 months. At the last follow-up, the VAS and DASH observation groups were lower than the control group, and there was significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05). The CMS and ASES were higher in the observation group than the control group, and there was significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05). The mean difference in the NSA and HHH were lower in the observation group than the control group, and there was a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05). There was one postoperative complication in the observation group, which was humeral head avascular necrosis (AVN). There were seven postoperative complications in the control group, including three cases of humeral head collapse and three cases of screw cutout and one case of humeral head AVN. The incidence of postoperative complications in the observation group was significantly lower than the control group (P < 0.05), there was a significant difference between the two groups.Conclusions: For Neer three-or four-part PHF in the elderly patients, PHILOS fixation with fibular allograft shows satisfactory short-term results with respect to humeral head support and maintenance of reduction, and may reduce the incidence of complications associated with fixation using a PHILOS alone.

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Does the magnitude of injuries affect the outcome of proximal humerus fractures treated by locked plating (PHILOS)?

Berk

Halvachizadeh

Bellmann

et al. 2020

Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg

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Purpose Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) becomes increasingly relevant in an aging society. Functional outcome (FO) and the patient-reported outcome (PRO) after surgical treatment of proximal humerus fractures (PHF) depends on numerous factors, including patient-and injury-specific factors. There is little evidence on how the FO and the PRO vary in different settings such as monotrauma or multiple injuries, even though the PHF is one of the more frequent fractures. In addition, to a previous study, on multiple injured patients and upper extremity injuries, the aim of the current study was to investigate the impact of multiple injuries, quantified by the ISS, on the FO and PRO after surgically treated PHF by PHILOS. Methods A retrospective cohort-study was conducted with an additional follow-up by a questionnaire. HRQoL tools such as range of motion (ROM), the Quick-Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand score (DASH), EuroQol Five Dimension Three Levels (EQ-5D-3L), and EuroQol VAS (EQ-VAS) were used. The study-population was stratified according to ISS obtained based on information at discharge into Group I/M-H (ISS < 16 points) and Group PT-H (ISS ≥ 16). Median outcome scores were calculated and presented. Inclusion criteria: adult patients (> 18 years) with PHF treated at one academic Level 1 trauma center between 2007 and 2017 with Proximal Humeral Inter-Locking System (PHILOS) and preoperative CT-scan. Group stratification according Injury Severity Score (ISS): Group PT-H (ISS ≥ 16 points) and Group I/M-H (ISS < 16 points). Exclusion criteria: oncology patients, genetic disorders affecting the musculoskeletal system, paralysis or inability to move upper extremity prior or after injury, additional ipsilateral upper limb fractures, open injuries, associated vascular injuries as well brachial plexus injuries and nerve damages. Follow-up 5-10 years including PRO: EQ-5D-3L and EQ-VAS. FO, including DASH and ROM. The ROM was measured 1 year after PHILOS. Results Inclusion of 75 patients, mean age at injury was 49.9 (± 17.6) years. The average follow-up period in Group I/M-H was 6.18 years (± 3.5), and in Group PT-H 5.58 years (± 3.1). The ISS in the Group I/M-H was 6.89 (± 2.5) points, compared to 21.7 (± 5.3) points in Group PT-H (p ≤ 0.001). The DASH-score in Group I/M-H was 9.86 n.s.). The EQ-VAS in Group I/M-H was 78.13 (± 19.77) points compared with 74.13 (± 19.43, n.s.) in Group PT-H. DASH, EQ-VAS as well as ROM were comparable in Groups I/M-H and PT-H (9.9 ± 13.1 versus 12.4 ± 15.5, n.s.). The EQ-5D-3L in Group I/M-H was 0.86 (± 0.23) points compared to Group PT-H 0.72 (± 0.26, p ≤ 0.017). No significant differences could be found in Group I/M-H and PT-H in the severity of traumatic brain injury (TBI). A multivariable regression analyses was performed for DASH, EQ-5D-3L and EQ-VAS. All three outcome metrics were correlated. There was a significant difference between the EQ-5D-3L and the ISS (Beta-Coefficient was 0.86, 95% low was 0.75, 95% high was 0.99, p ≤ 0.041). No significant correlation could be ...

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Long-term follow-up after MIPO Philos plating for proximal humerus fractures

Cited by 14 publications

References 31 publications

Selective Glenohumeral external rotation deficit – sequelae of post-ORIF deltoid adhesions after treatment of the proximal humerus fracture

Selective Glenohumeral external rotation deficit – sequelae of post-ORIF deltoid adhesions after treatment of the proximal humerus fracture

Comparison of the Effects of Proximal Humeral Internal Locking System (PHILOS) Alone and PHILOS Combined with Fibular Allograft in the Treatment of Neer Three‐ or Four‐part Proximal Humerus Fractures in the Elderly

Does the magnitude of injuries affect the outcome of proximal humerus fractures treated by locked plating (PHILOS)?

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