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Duration of Immobilization After Reverse Total Arthroplasty for Proximal Humerus Fractures

Immobilization Versus Early Range of Motion in Reverse Total Arthroplasty in Patients With Proximal Humerus Fractures

Who can join

Ages 60 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients 60 years or older who have a displaced proximal humerus fracture
* Meets surgical criteria for a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
* Receive surgical intervention within 6 weeks of initial injury

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients \<60 years in age
* Patients who cannot undergo surgery due to medical comorbidities
* Patients who receive surgical intervention after 6 weeks from initial injury
* Patients who have preoperative nerve damage from their fractures that would limit the ability to move the arm postoperatively

About the study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate compare postoperative range of motion in patients who are given a sling for comfort only and allowed to start early active range of motion compared to patients who are placed in a sling for 4 weeks with passive range of motion only. Once enrolled, the patients will be randomized through computer randomization then placed in paper packets into either the immobilization group or the early range of motion group.

What is being tested

• Early Range of Motion (other)
• Immobilization (other)

Sponsor: The Cooper Health System · Participants: 40 · Started: Feb 24, 2021

Contact the study team

• Pietro M Gentile, BS · Phone: 856-968-7079

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06133920

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Shoulder Injuries and Disorders

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.