Effect of structured rehabilitation versus non-structured rehabilitation following non-surgical management of displaced proximal humerus fractures: a protocol for a randomised clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

An increasing number of patients with displaced proximal humerus fractures (PHF) are being offered non-surgical treatment, including short immobilisation and structured rehabilitation. There are no randomised controlled trials (RCTs) comparing structured rehabilitation with non-structured rehabilitation to investigate the benefits of structured rehabilitation.

Methods and analysis

In this RCT, patients with a displaced PHF will be assessed for eligibility at a Danish university outpatient clinic. Patients with competing injuries or patients offered surgery will be excluded, and randomisation will be 1:1. All patients will receive standard orthopaedic follow-up, including 14-day postinjury immobilisation, and advice about returning to activities of daily living b

SUBMITTER: Liaghat B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577899 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature