Status:
RECRUITING
Treatment of Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly
Lead Sponsor:
Oslo University Hospital
Conditions:
Olecranon Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
75+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Operative treatment, with tension band wiring or plate fixation, will be compared with non-operative treatment of displaced olecranon fractures (Mayo classification 2A and 2B) in patients 75 years or ...
Detailed Description
Displaced olecranon fractures disrupt the extensor mechanism of the elbow and operative treatment is therefore usually recommended. Tension band wiring (TBW) and plate fixation (PF) are the most commo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Displaced olecranon fracture (Mayo 2A and 2B).
Exclusion
- Associated fractures in the coronoid process, radial head or distal humerus.
- Open fracture, Gustilo-Andersen 2 or 3
- Severe cardiopulmonary disease or other medical condition which contraindicates surgery.
- Previous injury to or other condition in the elbow with serious functional impairment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 22 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
76 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04670900
Start Date
March 22 2021
End Date
June 1 2025
Last Update
March 25 2025
Active Locations (12)
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1
Baerum Hospital
Sandvika, Gjettum, Norway
2
Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
Hønefoss, Norway, Norway, 3511
3
St. Olavs Hospital
Trondheim, Trønderlag, Norway
4
Arendal Hospital
Arendal, Norway