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Non Randomized Humerusshaft Fracture

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Humerusshaft Fractures
Registration Number
NCT00205972
Lead Sponsor
AO Clinical Investigation and Publishing Documentation
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to radiologically compare the fracture healing as well

as the functional treatment outcome of conservative and operative treatment of

defined humerusshaft fractures after 6w./12w./and 12 month based on the

modified "constant score".

Detailed Description

Radiologically compare the fracture healing as well

as the functional treatment outcome of conservative and operative treatment of

defined humerusshaft fractures after 6w./12w./and 12 month based on the

modified "constant score".

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
300
Inclusion Criteria
  • over age 16
  • fracture according to AO classifications 12A2, 12A3, 12B2
  • have to be available for the FU's
Exclusion Criteria
  • open fractures
  • polytraumatized patients
  • multiple sclerosis, paraplegic, or other conditions having a direct impact on the healing
  • pseudoarthrosis
  • pathological and refractures

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
- Comparison of functional outcome3 months to 12 months post OP

Comparison of functional outcome

- Radiological comparison of fracture healing between the conservative versus operative treatment3 months to 12 months post OP

Radiological comparison of fracture healing between the conservative versus operative treatment

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
- Collection of possible complication of the treatment3 months to 12 months post OP

Collection of possible complication of the treatment

- Subject satisfaction3 months to 12 months post OP

Subject satisfaction

- Financial impact of the compared treatments3 months to 12 months post OP

Financial impact of the compared treatments

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Spital Uster

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Uster, Switzerland

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