Optimal treatment of proximal humeral fractures is yet to be defined. Many of them can be treated non-operatively. The question remains on how long do we have to immobilize non-operatively treated proximal humeral fractures?
There is still controversy on best treatment of proximal humeral fractures. While some authors propose surgical treatment other advocate for conservative treatment. Traditionally, fractures treated non-operatively undergo a 3-week period of immobilization followed by progressive rehabilitation program. Nevertheless, there is little evidence to support a 3-week immobilization period. The purpose of this study is to bring evidence to support either a 1-week immobilization or 3-week immobilization period in non-operatively treated proximal humeral fractures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
130
immobilization on sling of the injured arm
Carlos Torrens
Barcelona, Spain
pain (analogical pain scale)
pain assessment through all the follow-up through the analogical pain scale
Time frame: 1 year
fragment displacement assessed through X-Ray exam
displacement of the fractured fragments within 3 months period assessed through X-Ray exam
Time frame: 3 months
functional outcome
functional outcome measured through Constant Score
Time frame: 1 year
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.