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Elbow Hemiarthroplasty Versus ORIF for Distal Humeral Fractures

RecruitingNAAges 50 Years - anyAllHerlev and Gentofte Hospital
NCT04163172 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Distal humeral fracture AO/OTA type C2 or C3 confirmed by plain radiographs with 2 perpendicular views and CT scan. 2. ASA score 1-3 and physically fit for surgery. 3. Age of 50 years or above. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients unable to follow the rehabilitation protocol or answer the Danish questionnaires because of physical or cognitive inabilities as evaluated by the recruiting surgeon. 2. Significant elbow osteoarthritis as evaluated by the recruiting surgeon based on plain radiographs and CT scan. 3. Fractures that are older than 6 weeks. 4. Other associated elbow fractures. 5. Pathological fractures or relevant elbow pathology.
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What it tests

  • Surgical treatment of distal humeral fracture with elbow hemiarthroplasty
  • Surgical treatment of distal humeral fracture with double plating.
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Where

1 site
Herlev and Gentofte University Hospital
Copenhagen, Denmark
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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