Deltopectoral vs deltoid split approach for proximal humerus fractures treated with locking plate: Our experience

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World J Orthop. Sep 18, 2025; 16(9): 110859
Published online Sep 18, 2025. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i9.110859

Table 5 Statistical comparison at 3-month follow-up

Parameter	Deltoid split (mean ± SD)	Deltopectoral (mean ± SD)	P value
Numeric Rating Scale Score	3.1 ± 1.2	5.9 ± 1.3	< 0.001
Quick-Disabilities in Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire	25.4 ± 7.8	37.1 ± 6.9	< 0.001
Short Form Health Survey-12v2	32.6 ± 6.3	40.3 ± 5.4	0.003
Constant-Murley	68.2 ± 8.1	50.5 ± 9.4	0.002

Citation: Cicio C, Longo G, Pavone V, Testa G, Ortuso R, Salvo GC, Ganci M, Prestianni I, Ferrara A, Kory A, Pietropaolo A, Monachino AM, Cuffaro ER, Papotto G. Deltopectoral vs deltoid split approach for proximal humerus fractures treated with locking plate: Our experience. World J Orthop 2025; 16(9): 110859
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v16/i9/110859.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v16.i9.110859

Cicio C, Longo G, Pavone V, Testa G, Ortuso R, Salvo GC, Ganci M, Prestianni I, Ferrara A, Kory A, Pietropaolo A, Monachino AM, Cuffaro ER, Papotto G. Deltopectoral vs deltoid split approach for proximal humerus fractures treated with locking plate: Our experience. World J Orthop 2025; 16(9): 110859 [PMID: 40979142 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v16.i9.110859]

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