Fracture of forearm Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Ulna coronoid fractures with elbow instability
Conditions
Interventions
Open reduction and internal fixation of ulnar coronoid fractures is performed for all patients by the same surgeon. Fixation methods and implants are dependent on the fracture patterns including plate
Sponsors
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Displaced anteromedial facet fracture of ulnar coronoid with instability
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Prior injury or surgery of the ipsilateral arm
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical functional outcomes are measured using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPs) and Shortened Disability of the Arm and Shoulder and Hand (quickDASH) scores two years after the operation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Radiographic correlation with surgical approach and clinical results are assessed by an orthopaedic trauma surgeon and an elbow surgeon using retrospective review of elbow radiographs two years after the operation. | — |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed