@article{b13017f9b05d48d08f70fb83fcb1047a,
title = "Outcome of cemented Neer II hemiarthroplasty in displaced humeral head fractures",
abstract = "The functional and radiological outcome of cemented Neer II hemiarthroplasty performed within six weeks after a fracture-dislocation or a three/four-part humeral head fracture was evaluated in 48 patients with an average age of 73 years (range: 45 to 89), with an average follow-up period of 44 months (range: 6 to 106). Thirty-two (67\%) patients were satisfied or very satisfied. Twenty-nine (61\%) patients had no or mild pain, 17 (35\%) had moderate pain and two (4\%) had severe pain. Constant Score averaged 49 (range: 8 to 71) compared to 78 (range: 40 to 100) for the nonoperated shoulder (p < 0.001). The 26 (57\%) patients with abnormal radiographs (malpositioning or loosening of the prosthesis, non-union of tuberosities, heterotopic ossification, and/or glenoid erosion) had a significantly lower Constant Score (45 [range: 8 to 69] versus 55 [range: 31 to 71], p = 0.013). The functional outcome is disappointing and related to the radiographic status. The patients however seem to be satisfied despite a rather stiff shoulder and in our opinion a non-acceptable pain relief.",
keywords = "Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Arthroplasty, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Shoulder Dislocation, Shoulder Fractures, Treatment Outcome",
author = "Bettina Falborg and Henrik Palm and Fenger, \{Anne Marie\} and Kiran Anderson and Jensen, \{Claus Hjorth\}",
year = "2008",
language = "English",
volume = "74",
pages = "7--12",
journal = "Acta Orthopaedica Belgica",
issn = "0001-6462",
publisher = "ARSMB-KVBMG",
number = "1",
}