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MRI for acute proximal humeral fractures- Quantification of humeral head perfusion with Dynamic Contrast Enhanced MRI (Part I)- Assessment of fracture geometry with an MRI application for imaging cortical bone surfaces (Part II)

Recruiting
Conditions
Proximal humeral fracture
Registration Number
DRKS00031380
Lead Sponsor
Klinik für Unfall-, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Universitätsmedizin Rostock
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

Acute proximal humerus fracture (max. 14 days) with indication for operative treatment by means of plate osteosynthesis (dislocated multifragmentary fractures of AO/OTA types 11B1.1, 11B1.2, 11C1.1, 11C1.3 and 11C3.1)
Patient's legal capacity, available written documentation of the informed consent interview and patient's consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Patients not capable of giving consent
Contraindications for an MRI examination (claustrophobia, pacemaker, or other implants not compatible with an MRI, metal splinters, etc.)
Contraindications for contrast medium administration (allergies, renal function impairment)
Pregnancy/breastfeeding
Previous surgery on the affected shoulder with inserted implants
Manifest primary osteoarthritis of the shoulder or cuff arthropathy

Study & Design

Study Type
observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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