Proximal humeral fractures, Isolated greater tuberosity fractures
Conditions
Interventions
The operative treatment will consist of open reduction and internal plate fixation (ORIF), minimal invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO), intramedullary nailing, or arthroplasty of the glenohumeral joi
Sponsors
DePuy Synthes
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: All patients (>18 years) presenting acute displaced proximal humeral fracture involving minimally the surgical neck, including isolated greater tuberosity fractures will be eligible for inclusion.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Open fracture - Pre-existing co-morbidities which preclude operative treatment - Pathological fractures, associated dislocation of injured shoulder joint - Associated ipsilateral upper extremity fractures - Concomitant soft tissue injury or neurovascular injuries requiring operative treatment - Delayed presentation (> 3weeks after injury) - Treatment for re-fractures - Cognitive impairment - Non-Dutch, non-German or non-English speaking patients - Patients not resident in the hospitals area and unavailable for follow-up.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quick Dash scores at 6 weeks and 12 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - The subjective shoulder value (SSV) - EuroQol five dimensional questionnaire (EQ5D) - Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) Pain score - Return to sports and work activity - Complications - Revision surgery - implant removal and related complications | — |
Contacts
Public ContactRuben Hoepelman
UMC Utrecht
Outcome results
None listed