Comparison of two treatment methods for olecranon elbow fractures in patients with osteoporosis

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Condition 1: Osteoporotic Olecranon Fractures. Condition 2: Osteoporotic Olecranon Fractures.; Fracture of upper end of ulna; Osteoporosis with pathological fracture

• Registration Number: IRCT2016022426734N1
• Lead Sponsor: Vice Chancellor for Research, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

Olecranon fractures of Mayo type 1A & 2A including non-comminuted fractures of the olecranon without concomitant instability; Signs of Osteoporosis in pre-operative distal radial CT scan (218 HUD in women or 246 HUD in men); Patient consent for enrollment

Exclusion criteria: patient's unwillingness to continue the study; Patients with fractures other than Mayo type 1A & 2A

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fracture union. Timepoint: 3, 6, 12, and 24 weeks after surgery. Method of measurement: elbow radiography.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
eed for re-operation. Timepoint: 24 weeks after surgery. Method of measurement: Patient's profile.;Range of elbow motion. Timepoint: 2nd and 6th week, then 3rd and 6th month and finally one year after surgery. Method of measurement: Orthopedic goniometer.;Elbow function. Timepoint: 2nd and 6th week, then 3rd and 6th month and finally one year after surgery. Method of measurement: Mayo Elbow Performance Score.;Pain. Timepoint: 2nd and 6th week, then 3rd and 6th month and finally one year after surgery. Method of measurement: VAS.