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This is a Meta-Analysis study (also classified as: Systematic Review).

November 30, 2025QJM

Outcomes of Fixation by Locked Plates Versus Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Proximal Humerus Fracture Neer Type 3 and 4 in Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Systematic review shows reverse shoulder arthroplasty improves outcomes over fixation in proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients, suggesting better options.

Key Points

Reverse shoulder arthroplasty shows better outcomes over locked plate fixation for proximal humerus fractures.
Oxford shoulder score, Constant score, and DASH score indicate improved recovery with reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
Systematic review analyzed 975 patients with outcomes for both surgical techniques across various studies.
Results support reverse shoulder arthroplasty as a favorable option in treating elderly patients with proximal humerus fractures.

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A 2025 study studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b94341d383f2b2a378570 https://doi.org/10.1093/qjmed/hcaf224.183

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Systematic review shows reverse shoulder arthroplasty improves outcomes over fixation in proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients, suggesting better options.

Outcomes of Fixation by Locked Plates Versus Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Proximal Humerus Fracture Neer Type 3 and 4 in Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Outcomes of Fixation by Locked Plates Versus Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty in Proximal Humerus Fracture Neer Type 3 and 4 in Elderly Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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