Elderly patients strength and function, specifically the ability to rise from a seat after either operative or non operative treatment of an mayo type 2 olecranon fracture.
Elderly patients with an olecranon fracture will receive appropriate treatment as determined by the treating surgeon. Patients will then be assessed at 6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months post treatment. Assessments include, range of motion, patient reported outcomes and a strength test.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Satisfaction, Disabilities of the Shoulder, Arm and Hand
Handheld dynamometer to measure tricep extension
Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
RECRUITINGExtension Strength
Patients will push down on their distal forearm through a hand held dynamometer, to measure tricep extension strength
Time frame: 12 Months
Arc of Motion
Elbow extension and elbow flexion measured with a goniometer
Time frame: 12 months
Mayo Elbow Performance Index
An instrument used to test the limitations, caused by pathology, of the elbow during activities of daily living. Higher scores indicate a better outcome.
Time frame: 12 Months
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand
A 30 Item questionnaire that measures an individuals' ability to complete tasks, absorb forces and severity of symptoms. Lower scores will indicated better outcomes.Lower scores will indicate better outcomes.
Time frame: 12 Months
Satisfaction Score
Soccer out of 10, higher the score the better the outcome
Time frame: 6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months
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