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Ultrasound Assesment Of Radial Nerve In Humeral Shaft Fracture Patients With Radial Palsy
Led by Istanbul Medeniyet University · Updated on 2025-12-16
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
108 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This study investigates how well ultrasound imaging can identify damage to the radial nerve in patients with a broken upper arm bone (humeral shaft fracture). Some of these patients also have weakness or paralysis in their hand and wrist due to injury to the radial nerve. The study compares patients with and without radial nerve problems to see if early ultrasound scans can accurately detect nerve damage before surgery. All patients will receive standard care, including surgery to fix the fracture. Those with nerve problems will also have the nerve explored during surgery. The results of the ultrasound will be compared to what is found during the operation. Patients will be followed closely over 12 months to monitor nerve recovery, healing of the bone, and any complications. The goal is to improve the early diagnosis and management of nerve injuries in arm fractures, using a safe, non-invasive ultrasound scan that could help guide treatment decisions.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Ultrasound Assesment Of Radial Nerve In Humeral Shaft Fracture Patients With Radial Palsy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult patients aged 18 years or older.
- Diagnosed with traumatic humeral shaft fracture.
- Admitted and followed according to the local clinical protocol with a confirmed diagnosis.
- Underwent required investigations, including high-resolution ultrasonography and/or electromyography (EMG).
- Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
You will not qualify if you...
- Pathological fractures due to malignancy or metabolic disorder.
- History of previous humeral fracture or pre-traumatic radial nerve deficit.
- Clinically detected vascular injury or major soft tissue loss accompanying the fracture.
- Incomplete diagnostic workup (absence of ultrasound or EMG examination).
- Declined participation or were lost to follow-up.
- Persons under 18 years of age.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Istanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Kars, Turkey (Türkiye), 34722
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Research Team
M
Mehmed Nuri Tutuncu, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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