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

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World Journal of Orthopedics

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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 6 Clinical outcomes at follow-up

Time point	Numeric Rating Scale (DS/DP)	Quick-Disabilities in Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire (DS/DP)	Short Form Health Survey-12v2 (DS/DP)	Constant-Murley (DS/DP)
1 month	6/9	45/48	47/52	39/30
3 months	3/6	25/37	32/40	68/50
6+ months	1/1	13/14	16/15	93/91

DP: Deltopectoral; DS: Deltoid split.

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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