A Prospective Study of Proximal Pole Fractures of the Scaphoid
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Proximal Pole Fractures of the Scaphoid
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Primary Endpoint
- Disability measured using QuickDASH
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Aim:
The aim of this study is to analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients with a proximal pole fracture of the scaphoid
Primary null hypothesis:
There are no factors associated with nonunion of a proximal pole fracture of the scaphoid.
Secondary null hypothesis:
Patients with an acute proximal pole fracture of the scaphoid have QuickDASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) scores at or above the population norm (a score of 13 in the Norway and 10.9 in the United States), 2 to 6 months after injury.
Investigators
David C. Ring, MD
Chief of Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service
Massachusetts General Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age 18 years or greater
- •Proximal pole fracture of the scaphoid on computed tomography scans made in the planes defined by the long axis of the scaphoid. The proximal pole will be defined as the proximal fifth of the scaphoid, excluding small scapholunate ligament avulsion fractures.
- •Interval between injury and diagnosis of less than 2 weeks.
- •English or Spanish fluency and literacy
Exclusion Criteria
- •Pregnant women
- •Inability to complete enrollment forms due to any mental status or language problems (e.g. dementia, head injury, overall illness).
- •Patients with other fractures or injuries
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Disability measured using QuickDASH
Time Frame: 6 months
Nonunion of Fracture
Time Frame: 6 months
The nonunion of the fracture will be measured using CT imaging