Investigating the effect of PMMA on the outcome of proximal humerus type 3 and 4 fractures

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Proximal humerus fractures.; Fracture of upper end of humerus; S42.2

• Registration Number: IRCT20230417057939N1
• Lead Sponsor: Arak University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 26 June 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Type 3 and 4 proximal humerus fractures with metaphyseal defects
Age over 50 years
Absence of chronic kidney and liver disease
Absence of cancer
Informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Allergy to bone cement
Death of the patient
Any cardiorespiratory arrest during surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Infection. Timepoint: Two weeks after surgery, 1 month after surgery and 3 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Range of motion (ROM)extension; flexion; external rotation; internal rotation; abduction and adductio. Timepoint: 1 and 3 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand; DASH Questioner.;Avascular necrosis. Timepoint: 1 month after surgery and 3 months after surgery. Method of measurement: DASH questionnaire, graphic observation, examination.;Screw back out. Timepoint: Two weeks, one month after surgery and three months after surgery. Method of measurement: Graphic observation, examination.;Screw penetration. Timepoint: Two weeks, one month after surgery and three months after surgery. Method of measurement: Graphic observation, examination.