clavicle fracture collarbone break
Conditions
Sponsors
Rijnstate Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
16 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Displaced midshaft clavicle fracture Type 2B or 2C according to the Robinson Classification • Age >= 18 years, • Surgery
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • All patients deemed not fit for surgery by the anesthesiologist • All patients with nonunion or previous malunion • Patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measures will be union rate, complication rate and functional outcome scores. Union is defined as a 2/3rd circumferential cortical bridging between medial and lateral fragments on both radiographs as determined by the treating surgeon and an independent radiologist. Complication is defined as any general or implant-related adverse effect intra- and postoperatively. Functional Outcome scores will be measured with using the Constant score and DASH score at the 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year postoperative visits. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes will be closed reduction rate, operative time, image-intensifier time, hospital stay, incision length, time to radiological union, pain, re-operation, return to work, health related quality of life and cosmetic satisfaction. Closed reduction is defined as advancing the Anser Clavicle Pin through both lateral and medial fragments without opening the skin over the fracture site. Operative time and image-intensifier time will be measured in minutes. Hospital stay will be measured in days. Incision length will be measured using a tape measure at the 6 week outpatient clinic visit by an independent reviewer. Time to radiological union will be measured in weeks. Pain is assessed with a VAS pain 10-point scale (0 = no pain and 10 = extremely painful). Also participating patients are asked to note the type and amount of analgesics used. Re-operation is defined as any additional surgery after implantation of the Anser for any reason. Health related quality of life is assessed using the SF 36. The SF 36 is a validated questionnaire designed to measure health related quality of life. The patient satisfaction result after 6 weeks, 3 months, and 1 year is assessed using the VAS patient satisfaction score on a 0 (= very unsatisfactory) to 10 (= very satisfactory) scale. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed