The Polarus intramedullary nail for proximal humeral fractures Outcome in 28 patients followed for 1 year

Figures & data

Figure 1. A 3-part proximal humeral fracture in a 63-year-old man.

Figure 2. Position of the Polarus nail 1 week postoperatively, with an excellent outcome.

Table 1. Functional outcome after a mean of 1 year

Constant score (% of maximum a)	No. of patients
< 75%, excellent	17
50–75%, satisfactory	8
< 50%, poor	3

^awithout strength, maximum 75 points.

Table 2. Median Constant score according to type of fracture

Type of fracture	No. of patients	Constant score (% of maximum a) median (range)
2-part	16	83 (47–100)
3-part	4	96 (65–100)
4-part	2	96 (92–100)
Extension to metaphyseal	6	72 (39–99)

^awithout strength, maximum 75 points.