Table 1 Patient Demographic Data
From: Stable osteosynthesis of cage in cage technique for surgical treatment of proximal humeral fractures
Variables | Total Group (no. [%]) | Mean Age (Range)(yr) |
|---|---|---|
All patients | 27 | 53.8 (19–86) |
Male | 14 (51.9) | 55.6 (19–83) |
Female | 13 (48.1) | 51.9 (21–86) |
Injury mechanism | ||
Fall | 18 (66.7) | 51.8 (19–86) |
Vehicle accident | 9 (33.3) | 57.9 (25–83) |
Occupation | ||
Sedentary work | 6 (22.2) | 38.2 (24–68) |
Manual work | 5 (18.5) | 42.2 (34–65) |
Not working/retired | 16 (59.3) | 63.3 (19–86) |
Neer fracture classification | ||
2-part | 11 (40.7) | 56.0 (19–83) |
3-part | 9 (33.3) | 58.8 (24–86) |
4-part | 7 (25.9) | 44.0 (21–76) |
Head-shaft disengagement | ||
Residual head-shaft continuity | 13 (48.1) | 60.8 (19–86) |
Head completely disengaged from shaft (100% translation) | 14 (51.9) | 47.4 (21–78) |
Angulatory deformity of humeral head | ||
Varus displaced fracture | 12 (44.4) | 60.5 (24–86) |
Valgus displaced fracture | 5 (18.5) | 43.0 (19–75) |
None or fracture-dislocation | 10 (37.0) | 51.2 (24–78) |