RecruitingNot Applicable

Elbow Hemiarthroplasty Versus ORIF for Distal Humeral Fractures

Denmark44 participantsStarted 2020-02-01

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized control trial comparing the outcome of ORIF (open reduction and internal fixation) with EHA (elbow hemiarthroplasty) for distal humeral fractures in patients aged 50 years or above.

Who can participate

Age range50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Distal humeral fracture AO/OTA type C2 or C3 confirmed by plain radiographs with 2 perpendicular views and CT scan.
✓. ASA score 1-3 and physically fit for surgery.
✓. Age of 50 years or above.

Exclusion criteria

✕. Patients unable to follow the rehabilitation protocol or answer the Danish questionnaires because of physical or cognitive inabilities as evaluated by the recruiting surgeon.
✕. Significant elbow osteoarthritis as evaluated by the recruiting surgeon based on plain radiographs and CT scan.
✕. Fractures that are older than 6 weeks.
✕. Other associated elbow fractures.
✕. Pathological fractures or relevant elbow pathology.

What they're measuring

Oxford Elbow Score (OES)

Timeframe: 2 years after surgery.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04163172

SponsorHerlev and Gentofte Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-31

Contact for this trial

Ali Al-Hamdani, MD

004538673276 ali.kuthayer.khalil.al-hamdani@regionh.dk

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