Evaluation of two different conservative treatment concepts for non-dislocated radial head fractures

Phase 4

Recruiting

• Conditions: S52.1; Fracture of upper end of radius

• Registration Number: DRKS00024018
• Lead Sponsor: Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-01-21
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

Informed consent of the patient
- Initial diagnosis of a non-dislocated radial head- / radial neck fracture (type Mason I)
- First presentation or inclusion <48 hours after trauma

Exclusion Criteria

- Refusal to participate in the study
- Additional injury to the arm or other body regions (AIS greater than / equal to 1), exception: bilateral radial head fracture
- patient <18 years
- Significant previous damage to the elbow (previous operation, osteoarthritis greater than / equal to Kellgren I, anticoagulation)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Elbow mobility deficit (ROM),<br>Measured by the examiner after 10-14 days / 40-60 days / 80-100 days

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain (VAS) in the elbow at rest and in motion<br>Queried by the examiner after 10-14 days / 40-60 days / 80-100 days