RecruitingNCT05135949
Strength After Elbow Fractures in the Elderly
Strength and Function After Non-operative Treatment of Displaced Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly: Implications of Standing UP From a Seat
Sponsor
Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society
Enrollment
50 participants
Start Date
Feb 22, 2021
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Summary
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.
Eligibility
Min Age: 65 Years
Inclusion Criteria3
- ≥65 years of age
- Mayo type II olecranon fracture
- Ambulatory (with or without the use of walking aides)
Exclusion Criteria8
- Additional injuries to the affected arm or contralateral arm
- Associated nerve injury
- Dementia or cognitive impairment that inhibits the collection of outcome measures
- Likely problems, in the judgement of the investigator, with maintaining follow-up (i.e. patients with no fixed address, not mentally competent to give consent, intellectually challenged, patients without adequate support, etc.)
- Injury or previous deficit to the contralateral arm
- Currently enrolled in any other research study involving drugs or medical devices
- Open fractures
- Inability to provide informed consent
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Interventions
OTHERPatient Reported Outcomes
Satisfaction, Disabilities of the Shoulder, Arm and Hand
OTHERStrength Test
Handheld dynamometer to measure tricep extension
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NCT05135949