Surgery vs. Non-surgery for Broken Elbow in Older Adults
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to treat a certain type of broken elbow in adults over 65 who are not extremely active or frail. It tests if using a metal plate to fix the bone during surgery leads to better arm function and recovery than treating the injury without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 65 years
- You broke your elbow less than 2 weeks ago and the fracture is a specific type (Mayo 2A or 2B)
- You have reduced physical activity level, as measured by a frailty score between 2 and 7
- You can understand and follow study procedures
- You have not had another injury or nerve damage in the same arm
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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