Humerus fracture

This study compares two ways to treat a common shoulder fracture (humeral surgical neck fracture) in adults: traditional Mongolian Medicine bone-setting, which uses manual realignment and wooden splints, versus standard surgery with plates and screws. Researchers will track pain …

This study tested whether ketotifen, an allergy medicine, can prevent elbow stiffness after a fracture or dislocation. 395 adults took either a low or high dose of ketotifen or a placebo pill twice daily for 6 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug improved elbow range of mo…

This study tests a new device called the Photodynamic Bone Stabilization System for treating fractures of the humerus (the upper arm bone). The device is inserted into the bone and hardened with light to hold the broken pieces in place. Researchers are checking how well it helps …

This study looked at 91 people who had a metal frame (XtraFix®) placed outside their body to hold broken wrist or shoulder bones in place. The goal was to see if the frame helps bones heal safely and works as intended. Researchers checked X-rays and tracked any problems, like inf…

This study compared the accuracy of bedside ultrasound (POCUS) with standard X-rays for diagnosing elbow fractures in 90 adults with indirect elbow trauma. Using CT scans as the gold standard, researchers aimed to see if ultrasound could be a reliable first-line tool. If proven a…

This study tested two methods of pain relief after shoulder fracture surgery: a single injection of a long-acting drug (liposomal bupivacaine) versus a continuous drip of standard painkiller through a small tube. 78 adults aged 18-80 who had shoulder fracture repair took part. Th…

This study looked at whether nonopioid pain relievers (acetaminophen and ibuprofen) work as well as opioids (hydrocodone/acetaminophen) for children after surgery for a severe elbow fracture. 137 children aged 4 to 10 were randomly assigned to one of the two pain regimens. Their …

This study tested whether teaching children the rock-paper-scissors game before elbow surgery makes nerve exams faster and easier afterward. About 100 children aged 4 to 10 years participated. The goal was to see if using a familiar game could help doctors check nerve function mo…

This study looked at 80 adults with a broken upper arm bone (humeral shaft fracture) to see which initial ER treatment is more comfortable: a pre-made fracture brace or a traditional splint. Over two weeks, researchers tracked pain levels, painkiller use, and skin problems. The g…

This study looked at two different surgical methods for replacing the shoulder joint in people over 65 who had a severe shoulder fracture. The goal was to see which approach leads to better shoulder function, safety, and quality of life. 90 participants were randomly assigned to …

This study looked at 80 adults with a broken upper arm bone who needed surgery to place a metal nail inside the bone. Researchers compared the usual method (going through the rotator cuff) with a newer method (going through a gap called the rotator interval). The goal was to see …

Children can break the upper arm bone just above the elbow, and sometimes the break presses on blood vessels so the wrist pulse disappears. Doctors disagree about when to operate on those vessels and when to wait. This study follows 190 children up to age 15 at pediatric surgery …

This study looked for proteins in the blood that could tell doctors early on whether a broken arm bone is healing well or might lead to a nonunion (where the bone doesn't heal). Researchers studied 45 adults with simple humerus fractures treated without surgery. They checked bloo…

This completed study followed 100 patients with a specific type of shoulder fracture (greater tuberosity humerus fracture) combined with rotator cuff injury. Researchers compared those treated conservatively versus surgically to see how rotator cuff function changed over time. Th…