Percutaneous Versus Open Plate Fixation of Diaphyseal Clavicle Fractures
Completed
Conditions studied: Clavicle Fracture
In brief
This is a prospective, level II evidence comparison between two cohorts. This study is designed to compare the percutaneous versus open approach for plate fixation of diaphyseal clavicle fractures. This study includes questionnaires and measurements that will collect data on incision-related numbness, union rates, overall outcomes, complication rates of the two methods, infection rates, and overall satisfaction. The surgical procedure, all radiographs and follow-up visits to a minimum of one year are the principle investigators (PI's) standard of care for this injury. Measurements and questionnaires are related to the study.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01405703
- Run by
- University of Utah
- People needed
- 35
- Starts
- 2011-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2015-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2015-07-09
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- 18 years of age or older
- displaced (i.e., no cortical contact of fracture ends on two xray view) diaphyseal clavicle fracture
- fracture pattern amenable to plate fixation
- neurologic injury requiring open reduction
- open clavicle fracture
- clavicle nonunion (defined as an absence of radiographic bony union in the presence of neurologic, cosmetic, or functional complaints at six months duration
- symptomatic malunion (defined as a healed, but shortened or angulated fracture in the presence of neurologic, cosmetic, or functional complaints)
- clavicle fracture associated with a scapular of humeral fracture (floating shoulder)
You may not qualify if…
- a nondisplaced or minimally displaced closed, neurovascularly intact clavicle fracture
- fracture of the medial or lateral end of the clavicle
- pathological fracture
- patient is unable to medically tolerate general anesthesia
- patient is unable to provide informed consent or comply with completing questionnaires
Where it is running
- University of Utah Orthopedic Center — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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