Clinical Trial: Examination of Microcirculation of the Caput Humeri After Proximal Humerus Fracture

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: Intraoperative Examination of Microcirculation of the Caput Humeri After Traumatic Proximal Humerus Fracturation.

Brief Summary:

This study examines the microcirculation of the caput humeri after proximal humeral fracturation using O2C light probes.

During the operation the blood circulation is measured at four points (tuberculum majus, tuberculum minus, neck and head of the humerus) directly on the bone. The O2C light probes are a none-invasive technique of measuring blood flow, velocity and oxygen concentration. The data is analysed in respect to the fracture type according to the classification of Neer.

Valuable additional information for the correct treatment and prognosis of humeral fractures is expected.


Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: RWTH Aachen University

Current Primary Outcome: microcirculation of the caput humeri [ Time Frame: during surgery ]

oxygen saturation, haemoglobin, blood flow, velocity of blood flow


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: RWTH Aachen University

Dates:
Date Received: November 27, 2012
Date Started: May 2012
Date Completion:
Last Updated: November 28, 2012
Last Verified: November 2012