Surgical versus non‑surgical treatment of proximal humerus fracture in patients aged 50-65 years: young shoulder CARE (displaCed proximAl humeRus fracturE) trial-a pragmatic randomized controlled trial study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Proximal humerus fractures (PHF) are common in adults above 50 years, often following low-energy trauma and underlying osteoporosis. Randomized trials in patients 60 years and older have found no clinically important difference in 1- and 2-year outcomes between surgical and non-surgical treatments. There is limited evidence for the 50-65 age group, who may have different functional demands and even a different overall health status. There is limited knowledge to guide treatment decisions for this age group.

Method

A multicenter, parallel-group, randomized, superiority trial comparing osteosynthesis with non-surgical treatment in patients aged 50-65 years with displaced PHF. A total of 60 patients will be randomized equally to surgical treatment (primary osteosynth

SUBMITTER: Houkjær L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12752399 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature