Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To our knowledge, no cases have been reported so far regarding the treatment of proximal humerus fracture with intramedullary nail fixation via the Neviaser portal. This study aimed at evaluating the results of intramedullary nail fixation via the Neviaser portal for proximal humerus fracture. METHODS: Four patients with 2-part proximal humerus fracture, who underwent the intramedullary nail fixation via the Neviaser portal, were included in this study. All the patients were females, and the mean age was 78.8 years. We evaluated their clinical and radiographic findings retrospectively. RESULTS: The mean follow-up period was 12 months. All the patients achieved a bone-union without severe complications, such as deep wound infections or any neurological deficits. At the final follow-up, mean shoulder flexion, abduction, and external rotation were 123.5°, 118°, and 36°, respectively. Mean visual analog pain scale (VAS) score at the final follow-up was 21/100. Complications related to the implants were observed in two patients. In one patient, protrusion of the proximal tip of the nail occurred from the entry point, and this caused secondary subacromial impingement. In the other patient, insertion of the end-cap from the Neviaser portal was not possible, and this resulted in the failure of fixation postoperatively. CONCLUSION: The Neviaser portal may be suitable for the insertion of an intramedullary nail, because it facilitates to make an entry-point at the top of the humeral head. However, the problems related to the use of the present instruments still remain and need to be improved.