Fewer major complications but more pain in reverse shoulder arthroplasty compare with open reduction internal fixation in closed proximal humerus fracture: a National database study

Key Points

• Patients undergoing reverse shoulder arthroplasty experience more pain compared to those treated with open reduction internal fixation.
• The analysis highlights a significant difference with fewer major complications reported in reverse shoulder arthroplasty procedures.
• Observational analysis using a national database reveals trends in treatment outcomes for closed proximal humerus fractures.
• The findings suggest a reconsideration of intervention strategies for managing these types of fractures.