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Osteosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures: Carbon-Peek plate – a new interal fixation device.

Osteosynthesis of proximal humerus fractures: Carbon-Peek plate – a new interal fixation device.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00005590
Enrollment
40
Registered
2014-01-10
Start date
2013-10-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

S42.20

Interventions

Group 1: Clinical results after operative treatment of a proximal humerus fracture with carbon-PEEK plate osteosynthesis: The Department of Traumatology of the Friederikenstift Hannover is performing

Sponsors

Friederikenstift Hannover, Abteilung Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Indication for surgery of a proximal humerus fracture and internal fixation with a carbon-PEEK osteosynthesis, sufficient patient compliance, existence of a signed study consent form after oral and written education.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Preexisting injuries, which affect motion or strength of the shoulder, pre-operation of the affected shoulder, a immunsuppressive therapy, drug or alcohol abuse, legal incompetence or missing study consent form.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
After 3 months: evaluation of short-term results based on therapy failure, complications and clinical result. Therefore a postoperative patient history, clinical examination, Constant-Score, age corrected Constant-Score, Simple-Shoulder-Score and Subjective Shoulder Value are required.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
After 12 months: evaluation of mid-term results based on therapy failure, complications and clinical result. Therefore a postoperative patient history, clinical examination, Constant-Score, age corrected Constant-Score, Simple-Shoulder-Score and Subjective Shoulder Value are required.

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactChristoph Katthagen

Friederikenstift Hannover, Abteilung Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie

Christoph.Katthagen@ddh-gruppe.de05111290

Outcome results

None listed

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