Duration of Immobilization After Reverse Total Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures
Recruiting
Observational Study
Proximal Humeral Fracture
Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 60 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Cooper Health System · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate compare postoperative range of motion in patients who are given a sling for comfort only and allowed to start early active range of motion compared to patients who are placed in a sling for 4 weeks with passive range of motion only. Once enrolled, the patients will be randomized through computer randomization then placed in paper packets into either the imm…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients 60 years or older who have a displaced proximal humerus fracture
* Meets surgical criteria for a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
* Receive surgical intervention within 6 weeks of initial injury
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients \<60 years in age
* Patients who cann…
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