Dung Tran Trung

Dr, Hanoi Medical University, Vietnam

Publications

• Research Article
  Shoulder hemiarthroplasty for complex proximal humerus fracture: Vietnamese experiences
  Author(s): Dung Tran Trung*, Manh Nguyen Huu, Trinh Le Khanh and Luan Nguyen Thanh
  
  Background: Proximal humerus fracture accounts for 4%-5% of fractures, most of them in older people. For cases of 3-part of 4-part fractures, fracture-dislocation, or comminuted fracture, internal fixation is very difficult to achieve good results. These cases are usually indicated for shoulder joint replacement surgery. The purpose of the study evaluated the results of shoulder hemiarthroplasty surgery in patients with complex proximal humerus fracture. Material and Methods: This prospective study included 30 patients with complex proximal humerus fractures who were treated by shoulder hemiarthroplasty during the period from January 2015 to December 2018. The average follow-up time was 26 months. The results of the surgery were evaluated based on the postoperative range of motion, shoulder Constant score, and the postoperative radiogra.. Read More»