Biomechanics Clavicle Study.
Recruiting
- Conditions
- clavicle, shortening, functional outcome, 3D-Electromagnetic Motion Tracking Device,
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 32
Inclusion Criteria
1. A (dislocated) midshaft clavicular fracture 1 or 5 years ago;
2. Age when fracture occured above 18 and below 60 years;
Exclusion Criteria
1. Current or previous fracture in the proximal or distal third of the clavicule, or acromio-clavicular injury;
2. Prior surgery to the shoulder or prior shoulder complaints before fracture;
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational non invasive
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To assess the influence of clavicular shortening after fracture consolidatin of a midshaft clavicular fracture, on the Active Range of Motion of the shoulder, with help of a 3D-Electromagnetic Motion Tracking Device (Flock of Birds) after one and five years post-fracture.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The secondary objective will be to compare the clavicular length as measured on a conventional X-ray as usual care and estimated with the 3D-Electromagnetic Motion Tracking Device on the basis of the bony landmarks. Furthermore,force measurements of both arms will be accomplished with use of MicroFETs, a handheld dynamometer. Each participants is asked to fill out a questionnaire related to the function of arm, shoulder and Hand (Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand-Outcome Measure (DASH)).