Operative vs. nonoperative treatment of Mason type 2 Radial Head Fractures: A multicenter randomized controlled trial.

Completed

• Conditions: Radial head fractures, Mason 2, open reduction internal fixation, elbow

• Registration Number: NL-OMON27653
• Lead Sponsor: Trauma Unit, Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam

Brief Summary

1. Broberg MA, Morrey BF. Results of delayed excision of the radial head after fracture. J Bone Joint Surg Am 1986;68:669-674. <br> 2. Broberg MA, Morrey BF. Results of treatment of fracture-dislocations of the elbow. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1987:109-119. <br> 3. Calderon SA, Zurakowski D, Davis JS, Ring D. Quantitative Adjustment of the Influence of Depression on the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire. Hand (N Y) 2009. doi:10.1007/s11552-009-9205-8<br> 4. Chow SC LJ. Design and analysis of clinical trials: concepts and methodologies. New York: John Wiley & Sons; 1998.<br> 5. Mason ML. Some observations on fractures of the head of the radius with a review of one hundred cases. Br J Surg 1954;42:123-132. <br> 6. Rosenberger W LJ. Randomization in clinical trials: theory and practice. New York: Wiley-Interscience; 2002.<br> 7. Zarattini G, Galli S, Marchese M, Mascio LD, Pazzaglia UE. The surgical treatment of isolated mason type 2 fractures of the radial head in adults: comparison between radial head resection and open reduction and internal fixation. J Orthop Trauma 26:229-235. doi:10.1097/BOT.0b013e318220a227

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

1. 18 years of age;

2. Radial Head Fracture Broberg and Morrey modified Mason 2 = a two part
fracture with >30% of the articular surface involved, and a >2mm
displacement in any direction;

Exclusion Criteria

1. Multiple Other Fractures;

2. Open fracture;

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
DASH score.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Oxford Elbow Score;<br /><br>2. Mayo Elbow Performance Index.