TY - JOUR
T1 - Union rate after operative treatment of humeral shaft nonunion - A systematic review
AU - Peters, Rinne M.
AU - Claessen, Femke M.A.P.
AU - Doornberg, Job N.
AU - Kolovich, Gregory P.
AU - Diercks, Ron L.
AU - Van Den Bekerom, Michel P.J.
PY - 2015/12/1
Y1 - 2015/12/1
N2 - Introduction Humeral shaft nonunions can lead to morbidity from subsequent operations, complications and impaired function. Currently there is no evidenced-based consensus for treatment of humeral shaft nonunions. Aim We aimed to summarize and analyze union rates and complications after operative treatment for humeral shaft nonunion. Methods Studies investigating operative treatment strategies for humeral shaft nonunion were identified by searching: EMBASE, MEDLINE, Ovid SP, Web of Science, Cochrane Central, PubMed and Google Scolar up to October 24, 2014. Studies were eligible if: (1) outcome of operative treatment for humeral shaft nonunion was reported; (2) at least ten adult patients with humeral shaft nonunion included; (3) full text article available; (4) written in English, German or Dutch; and (5) nonunion was defined as no bone-bridging between the fracture ends after 6 months. Results Thirty-six studies were included. A union rate of 98% was found in patients (n = 672) who underwent plate fixation with autologous bone grafting (ABG), 95% in plate fixation without ABG (n = 19), 88% in intramedullary nailing with ABG (n = 164), 66% in intramedullary nailing without ABG (n = 78), 92% in bone strut fixation (n = 91) and 98% in external fixation (n = 152). A total complication rate of 12% was found in patients treated with plate fixation combined with ABG, 15% in intramedullary nail with ABG and 8% intramedullary nailing without ABG, 20% in bone strut fixation and 22% in external fixation. Conclusion Plate fixation with ABG was recommended for humeral shaft nonunion, since the union rate is highest and the complication rate is relatively low. Level of evidence Level IV.
AB - Introduction Humeral shaft nonunions can lead to morbidity from subsequent operations, complications and impaired function. Currently there is no evidenced-based consensus for treatment of humeral shaft nonunions. Aim We aimed to summarize and analyze union rates and complications after operative treatment for humeral shaft nonunion. Methods Studies investigating operative treatment strategies for humeral shaft nonunion were identified by searching: EMBASE, MEDLINE, Ovid SP, Web of Science, Cochrane Central, PubMed and Google Scolar up to October 24, 2014. Studies were eligible if: (1) outcome of operative treatment for humeral shaft nonunion was reported; (2) at least ten adult patients with humeral shaft nonunion included; (3) full text article available; (4) written in English, German or Dutch; and (5) nonunion was defined as no bone-bridging between the fracture ends after 6 months. Results Thirty-six studies were included. A union rate of 98% was found in patients (n = 672) who underwent plate fixation with autologous bone grafting (ABG), 95% in plate fixation without ABG (n = 19), 88% in intramedullary nailing with ABG (n = 164), 66% in intramedullary nailing without ABG (n = 78), 92% in bone strut fixation (n = 91) and 98% in external fixation (n = 152). A total complication rate of 12% was found in patients treated with plate fixation combined with ABG, 15% in intramedullary nail with ABG and 8% intramedullary nailing without ABG, 20% in bone strut fixation and 22% in external fixation. Conclusion Plate fixation with ABG was recommended for humeral shaft nonunion, since the union rate is highest and the complication rate is relatively low. Level of evidence Level IV.
KW - Humeral shaft
KW - Nonunion
KW - Treatment
KW - Union rate
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U2 - 10.1016/j.injury.2015.09.041
DO - 10.1016/j.injury.2015.09.041
M3 - Review article
C2 - 26499226
AN - SCOPUS:84949818370
SN - 0020-1383
VL - 46
SP - 2314
EP - 2324
JO - Injury
JF - Injury
IS - 12
ER -