Proximal Pole Fractures of the Scaphoid
Conditions
Brief summary
Aim: The aim of this study is to analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of patients with a proximal pole fracture of the scaphoid Primary null hypothesis: There are no factors associated with nonunion of a proximal pole fracture of the scaphoid. Secondary null hypothesis: Patients with an acute proximal pole fracture of the scaphoid have QuickDASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) scores at or above the population norm (a score of 13 in the Norway and 10.9 in the United States), 2 to 6 months after injury.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)
Medical Center Haaglanden, The Hague, The Netherlands
Skane University Hospital
Ghaem Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 18 years or greater * Proximal pole fracture of the scaphoid on computed tomography scans made in the planes defined by the long axis of the scaphoid. The proximal pole will be defined as the proximal fifth of the scaphoid, excluding small scapholunate ligament avulsion fractures. * Interval between injury and diagnosis of less than 2 weeks. * English or Spanish fluency and literacy
Exclusion criteria
* Pregnant women * Inability to complete enrollment forms due to any mental status or language problems (e.g. dementia, head injury, overall illness). * Patients with other fractures or injuries
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Disability measured using QuickDASH | 6 months | — |
| Nonunion of Fracture | 6 months | The nonunion of the fracture will be measured using CT imaging |
Outcome results
None listed