Document Type

Article

Publication Title

The open orthopaedics journal

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Advancement in surgical techniques and implants has improved the ability to manage radial head and olecranon fractures. However, trends in management of these fractures are largely unstudied.

OBJECTIVE: This purpose of this study is to evaluate management trends for these common fractures.

METHODS: A retrospective review of a comprehensive Humana database was performed using Pearl Diver supercomputer (Warsaw, IN, USA) for radial head and neck (RHNF) and olecranon fractures (OF) between 2007 and 2014. Treatment methods including open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), radial head arthroplasty (RHA), and non-operative treatment were reviewed. Total reported incidence of office visits and utilization of each treatment modality were investigated. Sub-analysis with stratification by age 15-74 and greater than 75-years was performed for OF.

RESULTS: A total of 10,609 OF and 20,400 RHNF were identified between 2007 and 2014. A significant trend increase in the annual incidence of RHNF (266 cases/year, p< 0.001) and OF (133.9 cases/year, p=0.001) was observed. A significant trend

CONCLUSION: The percentage of patients being treated with RHA is increasing. Non-operative management of OF has increased, specifically in the patients who are over 75 years.

First Page

239

Last Page

247

DOI

10.2174/1874325001711010239

Publication Date

3-27-2017

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