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Abstract
A poor outcome arising from a minimally displaced fracture of the neck of the humerus
may be the result of a contracture of the capsule of the glenohumoral joint. Pulsed
high frequency electromagnetic energy (PHFE) is an electrotherapy to reduce pain and
swelling and to enhance healing. If PHFE is effective, early mobilization of the injured
shoulder will be possible, reducing the risk of joint capsule contracture. We therefore
conducted a double-blind trial of PHFE in minimally displaced fractures of the neck
of the humerus. Early physiotherapy produced an excellent outcome in all cases. The
functional outcome depended on age rather than time of starting treatment, although
a relationship was found between the time of starting treatment and the duration of
therapy required. The use of PHFE did not improve the result further.
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Accepted:
September 24,
1991
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© 1992 Published by Elsevier Inc.