Reverse Or Nothing For Complex Proximal Humeral Fractures

Introduction The proximal humeral fractures are frequent in the investigator's environment. Among them, about 20% are considered as complex features. Conservative treatment has traditionally offered an extensive range of results. The reverse shoulder prosthesis as a treatment for acute fractures of the proximal humeral in the elderly population has changed the therapeutic approach of this acute pathology. However, high-level evidence-based studies are still not available, when comparing the conservative treatment with the treatment with reverse shoulder prosthesis. Objective To compare the functional results and complications of elderly patients presenting acute complex fractures of the proximal humerus through two types of treatments; conservative treatment and treatment with reverse shoulder prosthesis. Methodology A prospective, multicentre and randomized study comparing conservative treatment with the surgical treatment at two years followup by the use of functional shoulder assessment (Constant scale), complications and re-interventions associated with each treatment. The quality of life will also be analyzed through the SF-36 health questionnaire Expected results The null hypothesis of the work is based on the appearance of non-significant differences between the two groups of the study (conservative vs. surgical treatment), concerning functional status, complications, and re-interventions