Long-term results after non-operative and operative treatment of radial neck fractures in adults

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00012836

Enrollment

Registered

2017-08-07

Start date

2015-09-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

S52.12

Interventions

Group 1: Operatively treated patients - parameters consist of radiological results based on the quality of reduction postoperatively and clinical results based on the follow up examination (see above

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - fracture of the radial head without other relevant injuries of the elbow that were treated between September 2000 and August 2013 - minimal follow-up of two years - minimum age 18 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - illnesses with impairment of bone quality or joint movement - refused or not able to take part in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Clinical results: Scores MEPS (Mayo Elbow Performance Score) and DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) at the follow-up examination (at least 2 years after the injury)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Radiological results: fracture dislocation in follow-up films	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactHolger Keil

BG Klinik Ludwigshafen

holger.keil@bgu-ludwigshafen.de062168100

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 7, 2026