the purpose of this study is to assess functional and radiological outcome of open reduction and internal fixation of isolated displaced greater tuberosity fractures (more than 5mm displacement) in adults advocating modified hook wiring with a follow-up period of one year.
after being informed about the study and potential risks, all enrolled cases giving informed consent will undergo fixation of their fractured greater tuberosity, then physiotherapy. patients will be followed up till full union, clinical and radiological follow up for at least one year utilizing approved clinical scores and radiological criteria for healing. any complication will be recorded.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
10
deltopectoral approach for shoulder, then open reduction and fixation of displaced greater tuberosity fractures using hooked Kirshner wires
Mansoura university hospital
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt
functional outcome using American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Standardized Shoulder Assessment score
postoperative assessing pain, range of motion, function of shoulder. Scores range from 0 to 100 with a score of 0 indicating a worse shoulder condition and 100 indicating a better shoulder condition
Time frame: at least one year follow up
healing time
estimate time till radiological healing on follow-up radiographs
Time frame: anticipated 2-4 months
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