New surgical route may speed up arm fracture recovery
NCT ID NCT04917536
First seen Jan 06, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study looked at 80 people with a broken upper arm bone who needed surgery with a metal nail. Researchers compared the usual method of inserting the nail through the rotator cuff versus a new method through a natural gap in the shoulder. The goal was to see which approach helps people regain arm function faster over one year.
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
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