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et's Agree to Disagree on Operative versus Nonoperative treatment for proximal humeral fractures. An international multicentre prospective cohort study

Recruiting
Conditions
Proximal humeral fractures, Isolated greater tuberosity fractures
Registration Number
NL-OMON26848
Lead Sponsor
DePuy Synthes
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
220
Inclusion Criteria

All patients (>18 years) presenting acute displaced proximal humeral fracture involving minimally the surgical neck, including isolated greater tuberosity fractures will be eligible for inclusion.

Exclusion Criteria

- Open fracture
- Pre-existing co-morbidities which preclude operative treatment
- Pathological fractures, associated dislocation of injured shoulder joint
- Associated ipsilateral upper extremity fractures
- Concomitant soft tissue injury or neurovascular injuries requiring operative treatment
- Delayed presentation (> 3weeks after injury)
- Treatment for re-fractures
- Cognitive impairment
- Non-Dutch, non-German or non-English speaking patients
- Patients not resident in the hospitals area and unavailable for follow-up.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Quick Dash scores at 6 weeks and 12 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
- The subjective shoulder value (SSV)<br>- EuroQol five dimensional questionnaire (EQ5D)<br>- Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Pain score<br>- Return to sports and work activity<br>- Complications<br>- Revision surgery<br>- implant removal and related complications
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