Surgery or no surgery? major study tests best fix for broken shoulders in seniors

NCT ID NCT03531463

Summary

This study aims to find the best treatment for serious shoulder fractures in people aged 65 to 85. It directly compares two approaches: having a specific type of shoulder replacement surgery or managing the injury without an operation. Researchers will track participants' pain, arm function, and quality of life for up to 10 years to see which method leads to better long-term results.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aarhus University Hospital, Division of Orthopaedics

    Aarhus, Denmark

  • Oslo University Hospital, Division of Orthopaedics

    Oslo, Norway

  • Tampere University Hospital, Division of Orthopaedics

    Tampere, Finland

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