Clinical Trial: Plating of Humeral Shaft Fractures in Multiple Trauma Patients.
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Plating of Acute Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures Via an Anterior Lateral Approach in Multiple Trauma Patients.
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to review our experience with the operative management of acute diaphyseal fractures of the humerus via an anterolateral approach with the use of small fragment fixation at a Level I, urban, trauma center. We will report our clinical and radiographic results, complication rate and final range of motion. A standardized outcome measurement (DASH) will be reported. Muscle recovery of the triceps and biceps will be evaluated by a standard protocol, accomplished with the assistance of a licensed physical therapist. We hypothesize that open reduction and internal fixation of humeral diaphyseal fractures via an antero-lateral approach with the use of small fragment fixation is a safe and efficacious way to treat multiple trauma patients with these injuries.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: OhioHealth
Current Primary Outcome:
- DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) Score [ Time Frame: At Enrollment ]
- Strength of injured arm compared to uninjured arm [ Time Frame: At enrollment ]
- Range of motion in injured arm compared to uninjured arm [ Time Frame: At enrollment ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
Original Secondary Outcome:
Information By: OhioHealth
Dates:
Date Received: July 21, 2008
Date Started: August 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: March 28, 2016
Last Verified: March 2016
