K-wire vs Plate fixation for proximal humerus fractures in the elderly

J-Nailing vs Plate Osteosynthesis for proximal Humerus fractures in the elderly - An interventional study - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/03/082048

Enrollment

Registered

2025-03-10

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: J-Nailing: Percutaneous K-wire fixation using J wire technique using 2-3 K-wire or TENS nail Surgery duration: 60-90 minutes Control Intervention1: Plate Osteosynthesis: Proximal Humeru

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Elderly aged above 60 years, Closed unstable proximal humerus fractures (2 part, 3 part, 4 part according to Neers classification), Presenting within 4 weeks of injury No neurovascular deficit

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Compound fractures, Pathological fractures, Patients with fracture dislocation, Polytrauma patients, Patients with previous history of shoulder fracture and shoulder surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Constant Murley Score: Pain score, shoulder function - movements : Abduction, Flexion, external rotation and internal rotation, activities of daily loving affected and strengthTimepoint: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
VAS score system for pain Radiological assessment for healing, callus formation and union time ComplicationsTimepoint: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDR E Dilip Kumar Naidu

SRM Institute of Science and Technology

erraguntladilipnaidu@gmail.com9884460536

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026