Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment for Scapula Fractures

NCT ID: NCT00849771

Last Updated: 2015-11-13

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-03-31

Study Completion Date

2009-01-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to contrast and evaluate the functional outcome of patients with operative vs. nonoperative treatment of scapula fractures. The specific aim of this project is to monitor the return to function of patients in both the operative and nonoperative cohorts.

The potential impact is a clearer set of choices in treatment options for this type of injury.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Scapula Fracture Clavicle Fracture

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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1

Operative Treatment (Open Reduction Internal Fixation)

No interventions assigned to this group

2

Non-operative/Conservative Care

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* 18 Years of Age or Older
* Displacement of glenoid neck and scapula body of greater than 2 cm
* Angular deformity between the fracture fragments of greater than 45 degrees.
* A combination of displacement greater than 1.5 cm AND angulation greater than 30 degrees
* A glenopolar angle less than 22 degrees
* A Double Lesion of the Superior Shoulder Suspensory Complex (SSSC)

Exclusion Criteria

* Age Less Than 18 years Old
* Brachial Plexus Injury
* Traumatic Brain Injury or Cognitive Disability preventing participation in the consent or post injury rehabilitation
* Spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegic, quadriplegic disabilities or permanent ipsilateral peripheral nerve damage
* Ipsilateral Upper Extremity Injury
* Previous Shoulder Surgery
* Insufficient English proficiency to complete the DASH Questionnaire
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Vanderbilt University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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William Obremskey

Chief of Orthopedic Trauma

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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William T. Obremskey, MD, MPH

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Peter Cole, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Minnesota

Locations

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Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute, Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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080160

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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