Study on Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fractures

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorUniversity of Massachusetts, Worcester

About this trial

Patients undergoing either operative or non-operative treatment of proximal humerus fractures will be studied with the goal of understanding which treatment modality provides optimal post-injury outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

individuals 65 years of age or older with proximal humerus fractures

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • open reduction internal fixation
  • intramedullary nail
  • reverse total shoulder arthroplasty

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups