Protocol for the ProFHER (PROximal Fracture of the Humerus: Evaluation by Randomisation) trial: a pragmatic multi-centre randomised controlled trial of surgical versus non-surgical treatment for proximal fracture of the humerus in adults

Protocol for the ProFHER (PROximal Fracture of the Humerus: Evaluation by Randomisation) trial: a pragmatic multi-centre randomised controlled trial of surgical versus non-surgical treatment for proximal fracture of the humerus in adults

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Proximal humeral fractures, which occur mainly in older adults, account for approximately 4 to 5% of all fractures. Approximately 40% of these fractures are displaced fractures involving the surgical neck. Management of this group of...

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Main Authors: Maffulli Nicola, Madhok Rajan, Hewitt Catherine, Hamilton Sharon, Goodchild Lorna, Gardner Sarah, Dumville Jo, Cross Ben, Chuang Ling-Hsiang, Armstrong Alison, Dennis Laura, Torgerson David, Rangan Amar, Brealey Stephen, Handoll Helen, Micklewright Lucy, Wadsworth Valerie, Wallace Angus, Williams John, Worthy Gill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/140

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