BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to systematically review complications arising from intramedullary nailing (IMN) of proximal and humeral shaft fractures. This study hypothesized that there would be a low rate of complications and revision...
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) in elderly patients with proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) who underwent early RTSA versus those who underwent delayed RTSA.
METHODS: A...
INTRODUCTION
The 5-factor modified Frailty Index (mFI-5) is a concise and effective tool for predicting adverse events after orthopedic operations. However, no studies have assessed its utility in patients undergoing open reduction and internal...