Brumback et al reported criteria for evaluating outcome following a fracture of the humeral shaft.
Parameters:
(1) shoulder range of motion (ROM)
(2) elbow range of motion
(3) pain
Shoulder ROM |
Elbow ROM |
Pain |
Outcome |
within 10 degrees of normal side in all planes |
total decrease in flexion and extension less than or equal to 10 degrees |
none |
excellent |
>= 120 degrees abduction |
loss of no more than 20 degrees in flexion and extension |
none |
good |
< 120 degrees abduction |
NA |
NA |
poor |
NA |
loss of > 20 degrees in flexion and extension |
NA |
poor |
NA |
NA |
pain in shoulder or elbow on motion |
poor |
Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
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