Compare two surgeries for broken lower arm elbow bone
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two operations—partial elbow replacement versus a hardware repair—for certain types of distal humeral (lower upper-arm) fractures. It may help find which approach leads to better healing and arm function after injury.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are age 50 or older with a distal humeral fracture of type C2 or C3
- Your fracture has been checked with X-rays and a CT scan and matches the study’s pattern
- Your overall health is good enough for surgery (ASA score 1 to 3)
- Your fracture is less than 6 weeks old
- You do not have significant elbow arthritis (wear-and-tear) on imaging
- You can follow the rehab plan and complete Danish questionnaires (with no major physical or memory limits)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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