Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Osteosynthesis, Primary Hemi-arthroplasty, and Non-surgical Management for Fractures of the Proximal Humerus
Lead Sponsor:
Herlev Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
Aalborg University Hospital
Zealand University Hospital
Conditions:
Proximal Humeral Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
Displaced four-part fractures are among the most severe injuries of the proximal humerus. The optimal treatment is disputed and published data are inadequate for evidence-based decision making. The i...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Displaced four-part fracture of the proximal humerus
- Mentally alert
- Physically fit for surgery and rehabilitation (ASA-group 1-3)
- Informed written consent
- Operation can be conducted within 2 weeks of injury
Exclusion
- Fracture-dislocations
- Head-splitting fractures
- Previous shoulder surgery on injured side
- Chronic shoulder pain
- Abuse problems
- Patients unable to understand instructions in Danish
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
162 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00835562
Start Date
April 1 2009
Last Update
June 7 2012
Active Locations (1)
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Herlev University Hospital, Department Orthopaedic Surgery
Herlev, Denmark, Denmark, DK-2730