fracture of the head of the laterale bone of the forearm radial head fractrure
Conditions
Interventions
Patients that are assigned to non-operative management will get a sling for
comfort and are instructed to start active and active-assisted range of motion
exercises the same day. Patients that are a
Sponsors
Academisch Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years or older. A maximum of 10 days after the trauma. Fracture fragment size estimated at least 30% of the articular surface. At least 2 millimeters step of the articular surface on at least one radiographic view. Fracture amenable to screw fixation. Provision of informed consent by patient
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Associated fracture or dislocation of the elbow or forearm. Polytraumatized patients. Cognitive deficits (closed head injury, coma, etc.) that prevent participation in rehabilitation. History of operations or fractures of the involved elbow Patients not amenable for operative treatment and/or general anaesthesia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is the change in DASH from baseline to endpoint (12 months later), in both groups. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secundary study parameter is the change in OES and MEPI from baseline to endpoint (12 months later), in both groups. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed