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Clinical Trials/NCT05135949
NCT05135949
Recruiting
Not Applicable

Strength and Function After Non-operative Treatment of Displaced Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly: Implications of Standing UP From a Seat

Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society1 site in 1 country50 target enrollmentFebruary 22, 2021
ConditionsFracture;Elbow

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Fracture;Elbow
Sponsor
Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society
Enrollment
50
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Extension Strength
Status
Recruiting
Last Updated
last year

Overview

Brief Summary

Elderly patients strength and function, specifically the ability to rise from a seat after either operative or non operative treatment of an mayo type 2 olecranon fracture.

Detailed Description

Elderly patients with an olecranon fracture will receive appropriate treatment as determined by the treating surgeon. Patients will then be assessed at 6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months post treatment. Assessments include, range of motion, patient reported outcomes and a strength test.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
February 22, 2021
End Date
July 1, 2027
Last Updated
last year
Study Type
Observational
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • ≥65 years of age
  • Mayo type II olecranon fracture
  • Ambulatory (with or without the use of walking aides)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Additional injuries to the affected arm or contralateral arm
  • Associated nerve injury
  • Dementia or cognitive impairment that inhibits the collection of outcome measures
  • Likely problems, in the judgement of the investigator, with maintaining follow-up (i.e. patients with no fixed address, not mentally competent to give consent, intellectually challenged, patients without adequate support, etc.)
  • Injury or previous deficit to the contralateral arm
  • Currently enrolled in any other research study involving drugs or medical devices
  • Open fractures
  • Inability to provide informed consent

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Extension Strength

Time Frame: 12 Months

Patients will push down on their distal forearm through a hand held dynamometer, to measure tricep extension strength

Secondary Outcomes

  • Satisfaction Score(6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months)
  • Arc of Motion(12 months)
  • Mayo Elbow Performance Index(12 Months)
  • Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand(12 Months)

Study Sites (1)

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