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The diagnosis of LHCF is complicated by radiographic inability to show the full extent of the injury into the chondral (unossified) epiphysis. MRI gives a perfect view of these fractures. The safety and feasibility of non-operative treatment based on MRI findings in children with elbow fractures has not been investigated in a Danish setting. If safe and feasible, the use of MRI could dramatically lower the need for surgery in children with LHCF.


Clinical Trial Description

The treatment of LHCF has historically most often been surgical with open reduction and fixation. The diagnosis of LHCF is complicated by radiographic inability to show the full extent of the injury into the unossified chondral epiphysis and therefore physicians often opt for open surgical treatment. MRI; however, gives a perfect view of these fractures. This project investigates the safety and feasibility of non-operative treatment of LHCF based on MRI performed without sedation or anesthesia and seeks to dramatically lower the need for surgery. Objectives are to describe functional outcome, radiological healing, secondary fracture displacement and any complications after two years. The investigators hypothesize that undisplaced and minimally displaced LHCF can be treated non-operatively based on MRI findings with good functional outcomes after two years. A cohort study design is used to follow 50 children with LHCF. ;


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NCT number NCT05096689
Study type Interventional
Source Children's Fractures Interest Group, Denmark
Contact Morten J Andersen, MD
Phone 004538681479
Email mortenjonandersen@gmail.com
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date November 1, 2021
Completion date October 1, 2024

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