Status:
TERMINATED
The Effect of the Timing of Postoperative Mobilisation After Locking Plate Osteosynthesis of Fractures of the Surgical Neck of the Humerus
Lead Sponsor:
University of Helsinki
Collaborating Sponsors:
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
Conditions:
Humeral Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Open reduction and locking plate osteosynthesis is a commonly used and well-accepted treatment for displaced fractures of the proximal humerus. The shoulders tend to end stiff despite intensive rehabi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 years or older
- Surgery can be performed within 10 days of injury
- A dislocated (\>1cm or 35 degrees) AO 11-A2, -A3, -B1 or -B2 fracture of the surgical neck of the proximal humerus with a possible fracture of the Tuberculum Majus
Exclusion
- Glenohumeral dislocation
- Fracture of the Tuberculum Minus
- Open fracture
- Additional fractures in the shoulder region
- Other injuries requiring surgical treatment
- Clinically significant injury of the brachial plexus or vasculature
- Pathological fracture associated with cancer
- History of a fracture of the clavicle, scapula or humerus, or history of a very significant disease or trauma of the shoulder region (hemiparesis, tumour, osteomyelitis, grave arthrosis etc)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis in the shoulder requiring active treatment
- Reduced co-operation or incapability for independent living (dementia, mental illness, drug- or alcohol abuse etc)
- Unwillingness to accept some of the treatment options.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 21 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
94 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01524965
Start Date
May 1 2011
End Date
October 21 2023
Last Update
January 7 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Töölö Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital
Helsinki, Finland, 00029