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

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Herlev University Hospital, Department Orthopaedic Surgery

Herlev, Denmark, Denmark, DK-2730