Clinical outcomes investigation in ulna coronoid fractures with elbow instability

Completed

• Conditions: Fracture of forearm; Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning; Ulna coronoid fractures with elbow instability

• Registration Number: ISRCTN21770659
• Lead Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2017-12-31
• Study Start: 2018-04-05
• Last Update Posted: 7 May 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. Displaced anteromedial facet fracture of ulnar coronoid with instability

Exclusion Criteria

1. Prior injury or surgery of the ipsilateral arm

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Clinical functional outcomes are measured using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPs) and Shortened Disability of the Arm and Shoulder and Hand (quickDASH) scores two years after the operation.<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Radiographic correlation with surgical approach and clinical results are assessed by an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and an elbow surgeon using retrospective review of elbow radiographs two years after the operation.