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- Title
Open plate fixation versus nailing for humeral shaft fractures: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomised clinical trials and observational studies.
- Authors
Beeres, Frank Joseph Paulus; van Veelen, Nicole; Houwert, Roderick Marijn; Link, Björn Christian; Heng, Marilyn; Knobe, Matthias; Groenwold, Rolf Hendrik Herman; Babst, Reto; van de Wall, Bryan Joost Marinus
- Abstract
Purpose: This meta-analysis compares open reduction and internal fixation with a plate (ORIF) versus nailing for humeral shaft fractures with regard to union, complications, general quality of life and shoulder/elbow function. Methods: PubMed/Medline/Embase/CENTRAL/CINAHL was searched for observational studies and randomised clinical trials (RCT). Effect estimates were pooled across studies using random effects models. Results were presented as weighted odds ratio (OR) or risk difference (RD) with corresponding 95% confidence interval (95% CI). Subgroup analysis was performed stratified for study design (RCTs and observational studies). Results: Eighteen observational studies (4906 patients) and ten RCT's (525 patients) were included. The pooled effect estimates of observational studies were similar to those obtained from RCT's. More patients treated with nailing required re-intervention (RD 2%; OR 2.0, 95% CI 1.0–3.8) with shoulder impingement being the most predominant indication (17%). Temporary radial nerve palsy secondary to operation occurred less frequently in the nailing group (RD 2%; OR 0.4, 95% CI 0.3–0.6). Notably, all but one of the radial nerve palsies resolved spontaneously in each groups. Nailing leads to a faster time to union (mean difference − 1.9 weeks, 95% CI − 2.9 to − 0.9), lower infection rate (RD 2%; OR 0.5, 95% CI 0.3–0.7) and shorter operation duration (mean difference − 26 min, 95% CI − 37 to − 14). No differences were found regarding non-union, general quality of life, functional shoulder scores, and total upper extremity scores. Conclusion: Nailing carries a lower risk of infection, postoperative radial nerve palsy, has a shorter operation duration and possibly a shorter time to union. Shoulder impingement requiring re-intervention, however, is an inherent disadvantage of nail fixation. Notably, absolute differences are small and almost all patients with radial nerve palsy recovered spontaneously. Satisfactory results can be achieved with both treatment modalities.
- Subjects
ELBOW physiology; SHOULDER physiology; ONLINE information services; CINAHL database; ORTHOPEDIC implants; META-analysis; MEDICAL information storage &; retrieval systems; CONFIDENCE intervals; PERIPHERAL neuropathy; HUMERAL fractures; SYSTEMATIC reviews; SHOULDER injuries; RADIAL nerve; OPEN reduction internal fixation; SURGICAL complications; SHOULDER disorders; TREATMENT effectiveness; QUALITY of life; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; REOPERATION; SURGICAL site infections; MEDLINE; ODDS ratio
- Publication
European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, 2022, Vol 48, Issue 4, p2667
- ISSN
1863-9933
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00068-021-01728-7