Status:
RECRUITING
Duration of Immobilization After Reverse Total Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
The Cooper Health System
Conditions:
Proximal Humeral Fracture
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate compare postoperative range of motion in patients who are given a sling for comfort only and allowed to start early active range of motion compared to patients...
Detailed Description
Reverse shoulder arthroplasty is often used for older patients with displaced proximal humerus fractures in the older patient population. Many surgeons have historically placed patients in a sling for...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients 60 years or older who have a displaced proximal humerus fracture
- Meets surgical criteria for a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
- Receive surgical intervention within 6 weeks of initial injury
Exclusion
- Patients \<60 years in age
- Patients who cannot undergo surgery due to medical comorbidities
- Patients who receive surgical intervention after 6 weeks from initial injury
- Patients who have preoperative nerve damage from their fractures that would limit the ability to move the arm postoperatively
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 24 2021
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06133920
Start Date
February 24 2021
End Date
February 1 2027
Last Update
August 20 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Cooper University Hospital
Camden, New Jersey, United States, 08103