Clinical Outcomes of the ALPS Proximal Humerus Plating System
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this study is to document the performance and clinical outcomes of the A.L.P.S® Proximal Humerus Plating System. Specific Aims: * Conduct physical assessments measuring shoulder strength and range of motion, physician assessment of radiographs * Obtain patient-reported outcomes regarding pain level, function capabilities, and work/leisure restrictions * Document revisions, complications, and adverse events
Description
The purpose of this study is to document the performance and clinical outcomes of the A.L.P.S® Proximal Humerus Plating System. Specific Aims: * Conduct physical assessments measuring shoulder strength and range of motion, physician assessment of radiographs * Obtain patient-reported outcomes regarding pain level, function capabilities, and work/leisure restrictions * Document revisions, complications, and adverse events
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who present with a proximal humerus fracture requiring primary or revision ORIF using A.L.P.S Proximal Humerus Plating System * Patients who present with a proximal humerus fracture that involves the metaphysis * 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 18 * Patients who have an infection, sepsis, or osteomyelitis * Patients who are unwilling to take part in study, have documented psychiatric disorder that limits ability to consent and maintain follow-up, or who may have severe problems maintaining follow-up (e.g. patients who are pris…
Location
- Vanderbilt OrthopaedicsNashville, Tennessee