Table 1.
Studies with more than 100 proximal humeral fractures classified according to both the AO/OTA- and the Neer-classification
| Study | Fractures (n) | Included fractures | Setting | Data obtained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrs18,19 |
780 |
All fracture patterns |
Register |
yes |
| Bartsch20 |
102 |
Neer IV, V, and VI |
Locking plate osteosynthesis |
no |
| Kettler26 |
255 |
Displaced fractures |
Locking plate osteosynthesis |
yes |
| Hirschmann25 |
119 |
Displaced fractures |
Locking plate osteosynthesis |
yes |
| Solberg28 |
122 |
Three- and four-part fractures |
Locking plate versus HA |
yes |
| Brunner21 |
158 |
Displaced fractures |
Locking plate osteosynthesis |
no |
| Dietrich23 |
111 |
Three- and four-part fractures |
Locking plate versus HA |
no |
| Pelegri27 |
252 |
All fracture patterns |
Register |
no |
| Gumina24 |
227 |
Non-operatively treated |
Observer study |
yes |
| Court-Brown22 | 1027 | All fracture patterns | Register | yes |