The conservative management of stiffness and contractures in post-traumatic elbows

Not Applicable

Suspended

• Conditions: Post-traumatic elbows; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Other physical medicine / rehabilitation

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619001402134
• Lead Sponsor: Chew Aik Sim

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-10-14
• Last Update Posted: 10 October 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Suspended
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

at least 18 years old
- 6-8 weeks post elbow trauma
- adequate fracture and/or ligamentous stability for passive ROM and use of mobilising orthosis
- elbow extension deficit of at least 20 degrees
- informed consent obtained
- able to comply to weekly review and structured rehabilitation

Exclusion Criteria

- Heterotopic ossifications
- any inflammatory disease
- active infections
- wound-healing issues
- any neurological conditions (i.e. stroke, multiple sclerosis)
- burns-related contractures
- total elbow replacement
- complex regional pain syndrome or other widespread pain syndromes
- patients with cognitive impairments
- prior extension splinting

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified