Surgery options for displaced elbow fractures in older adults
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how to treat a displaced fracture at the tip of the elbow bone (olecranon) in older adults. The goal is to find the best way to heal the fracture while keeping elbow function as good as possible.
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Who can take part
- You have a displaced olecranon (elbow tip) fracture
- Your fracture matches Mayo type 2A or 2B
- You do not have other nearby bone injuries in the elbow (coronoid, radial head, or distal humerus)
- Your fracture is closed (not open) and not a severe open injury
- You are healthy enough for surgery (no severe heart/lung problems that make surgery unsafe)
- You have not had a prior serious elbow problem or injury that already limits elbow function
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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