3 and 4 Part Proximal Humerus Fractures Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Multicentre Prospective Randomized Control Trial on the Treatment of Three and Four Part Proximal Humerus Fractures in Patients 70 Years and Older: Comparing Open Reduction and Internal Fixation With Non Operative Treatment
To determine if operative treatment of non operative management of these fractures is best. Hypothesis: There is no difference in functional outcome between operative and non-operatively treated 3- and 4-part proximal humerus fractures at one year's time.
Participants of 70 years of age or older who have been medically assessed as 'fit for surgery' are randomly (like flipping a coin) to either operative or non operative management of their injury. Clinical follow-up including x-rays, and physical assessment of injured shoulder, and outcomes questionnaires will be used to determine which if either resulted in the best outcome. ;
Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Bio-equivalence Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment