Examination of Microcirculation of the Caput Humeri After Proximal Humerus Fracture

This study examines the microcirculation of the caput humeri after proximal humeral fracturation using O2C light probes.

During the operation the blood circulation is measured at four points (tuberculum majus, tuberculum minus, neck and head of the humerus) directly on the bone. The O2C light probes are a none-invasive technique of measuring blood flow, velocity and oxygen concentration. The data is analysed in respect to the fracture type according to the classification of Neer.

Valuable additional information for the correct treatment and prognosis of humeral fractures is expected.

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Key information

Conditions

Proximal Humeral Fractures Fractures, Bone Shoulder Fractures Shoulder Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

RWTH Aachen University Hospital

Aachen, Nordrheinwestfalen, 52074, Germany

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

traumatic fractures of the proximal humerus
surgical treatment
over eighteen years of age

Exclusion criteria

pathological fractures
conservative treatment
soft tissue damage
delay of surgery more than three days
immunological defects
multiple trauma

Treatment and study plan

Measurement with O2C

Procedure

Measurement of microcirculation using O2C light probes.

Primary outcomes

microcirculation of the caput humeri

Time frame: during surgery

oxygen saturation, haemoglobin, blood flow, velocity of blood flow

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

RWTH Aachen University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Intraoperative Examination of Microcirculation of the Caput Humeri After Traumatic Proximal Humerus Fracturation.

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Nov 29, 2012
Registry last updated: Nov 29, 2012

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