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Operative and conservative care of isolated major tubercle fractures: a retrospective comparison

Operative and conservative care of isolated major tubercle fractures: a retrospective comparison

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00014709
Enrollment
50
Registered
2020-05-04
Start date
2020-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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

Conditions

S42.24

Interventions

Group 1: Patients who underwent surgery after a major tubercle fracture are examined for the functional results of the care. Group 2: Evaluation of the functional result based on the medical file of p

Sponsors

Medizinische Hochschule Hannover
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - men and women over the age of 18 - Isolated fracture of the major tubercle - Minimum follow-up 12 months - Maximum follow-up 8 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - > 2-segment fracture of the proximal humerus - existing illness or injury that affects arm strength or elbow function - immune suppressive therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
As part of a one-time follow-up examination after at least 12 months and a maximum of 9 years: Assessment of the functional result based on the constant score (operative vs. conservative)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
As part of a one-time follow-up examination after at least 12 months and a maximum of 9 years: - Evaluation of the functional result based on the range of motion - Evaluation of complications after conservative therapy - Evaluation of complications after operative therapy - Comparison of the different surgical procedures used with regard to complications and functional result - Determination of a degree of dislocation of the fracture, which underserved negatively influences the functional result (CS) - Evaluation of the trauma mechanism

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactYvonne Noll

Orthopädische Klinik der Medizinischen Hochschule Hannover im Diakovere Annastift, Leitung Klinisches Studienmanagement

yvonne.noll@diakovere.de0511-5354-649

Outcome results

None listed

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