ORIF versus arthroplasty for open proximal humerus fractures: Nationwide Inpatient Sample data between 1998 and 2013

[摘要] BackgroundLimited data exists in analyzing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and arthroplasty in the management of open proximal humerus fractures. We analyzed differences in hospital course between these procedures, patient demographics, complication rate, length of stay, hospital charges, and mortality rate.

[学科分类] 骨科学

[关键词] ORIF;Arthroplasty;Shoulder;Proximal humerus;Open fracture;Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS)