Proximal Humeral Fractures
Conditions
Keywords
microcirculation, proximal humeral fractures, O2C
Brief summary
This study examines the microcirculation of the caput humeri after proximal humeral fracturation using O2C light probes. During the operation the blood circulation is measured at four points (tuberculum majus, tuberculum minus, neck and head of the humerus) directly on the bone. The O2C light probes are a none-invasive technique of measuring blood flow, velocity and oxygen concentration. The data is analysed in respect to the fracture type according to the classification of Neer. Valuable additional information for the correct treatment and prognosis of humeral fractures is expected.
Interventions
PROCEDUREMeasurement with O2C
Measurement of microcirculation using O2C light probes.
Sponsors
RWTH Aachen University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* traumatic fractures of the proximal humerus * surgical treatment * over eighteen years of age
Exclusion criteria
* pathological fractures * conservative treatment * soft tissue damage * delay of surgery more than three days * immunological defects * multiple trauma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| microcirculation of the caput humeri | during surgery | oxygen saturation, haemoglobin, blood flow, velocity of blood flow |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed