NCT05135949

Strength After Elbow Fractures in the Elderly

Strength and Function After Non-operative Treatment of Displaced Olecranon Fractures in the Elderly: Implications of Standing UP From a Seat

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society · Network
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: —

Summary

Elderly patients strength and function, specifically the ability to rise from a seat after either operative or non operative treatment of an mayo type 2 olecranon fracture.

Detailed description

Elderly patients with an olecranon fracture will receive appropriate treatment as determined by the treating surgeon. Patients will then be assessed at 6 weeks, 6 months and 12 months post treatment. Assessments include, range of motion, patient reported outcomes and a strength test.

Conditions

• Fracture;Elbow

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Patient Reported Outcomes	Satisfaction, Disabilities of the Shoulder, Arm and Hand
OTHER	Strength Test	Handheld dynamometer to measure tricep extension

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-02-22
• Primary completion: 2027-02-01
• Completion: 2027-07-01
• First posted: 2021-11-26
• Last updated: 2025-02-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Canada