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Scandinavian Olecranon Research in the Elderly

SCORE Trial - Scandinavian Olecranon Research in the Elderly

Sponsor

Turku University Hospital

Enrollment

68 participants

Start Date

Oct 5, 2020

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Olecranon fracture

Summary

This study is designed to study the difference between operative treatment, either with tension band wiring or plate fixation, and conservative treatment of traumatic, displaced olecranon fractures in elderly population in a non-inferiority study setting.

Eligibility

Min Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Sling or a long-arm plaster and a procedure called Tension band wiring or plate fixation for people with olecranon fracture. The study is currently recruiting participants at 4 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 75 Years and older.

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Interventions

PROCEDURETension band wiring or plate fixation

Operative fixation of olecranon fracture with either of the methods mentioned in the intervention name

BEHAVIORALSling or a long-arm plaster

Non-operative treatment and progressive range of motion as tolerated. A long-arm plaster will be used, if necessary, for pain relief.

Locations(4)

Turku Central University Hospital

Turku, Southwest Finland, Finland

Hospital Nova

Jyväskylä, Finland

Tampere University Hospital

Tampere, Finland

Danderyd Hospital

Stockholm, Sweden

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