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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to measure the sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound exam of the hip in diagnosing occult hip fractures.
This is a prospective, randomized, multi-center pilot study of unstable extraarticular fractures of the distal radius with dorsal displacement of the distal fragment in elderly patients. The patients are randomly assigned to osteosynthesis with palmar locking plate, external fixator, or Kirschner wires. The aim of this pilot study is to allow a sample size calculation for a main randomized controlled trial (RCT). The primary outcome criterion is the functional status measured by the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Secondary outcome criteria are pain, range of motion (ROM), grip strength, and radiological parameters. Since this is a pilot study it is intended to generate a study hypothesis for the main RCT.
The aim of this study is to compare a low versus high intensity physiotherapy early rehabilitation program combined with a low versus high dose vitamin D early rehabilitation program in a randomized controlled trial among elderly patients with acute hip fracture in an acute care setting. The primary outcome to be compared between treatment arms is the rate of falls during a 12-month follow-up. Secondary outcomes are injurious falls, number of persons who fell, low-trauma fractures (at the hip, forearm, humerus, pelvis, ankle, spine, femur, tibia), disability, quality of life (Euro-Qol), mortality and health care utilization. Another secondary outcome will be admission to nursing home compared between treatment arms among subjects, who are community-dwelling prior to the index hip fracture. Admission to nursing home is the marker of loss of independence for the individual, but also triggers high cost for the society. The study will provide new early rehabilitation guidelines to allocate health care resources efficiently in the acute care setting. Eventually and most importantly, the study will help improve outcomes in patients with hip fractures.
Fractures of the tibial shaft (diaphysis) are some of the most common long bone fractures. They most frequently occur in males less than 40 years of age. Despite advancements in the surgical management of these fractures, the precarious blood supply and lack of soft-tissue cover of the shaft of the tibia make these fractures vulnerable to non-union and infection. These complications often require multiple procedures, extended time off of work, and can result in ongoing poor mobility. This is reflected in the surgical revision rate that the scientific literature has recorded as being between 20 and 30%. Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) stimulation has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for non-unions of the tibia. These are fractures in which the bone has failed to unite and the healing process has ceased. The PEMF is delivered via a device such as the EBI Bone Healing System®, which straps onto the limb overlying the fracture. It is lightweight and portable using a rechargeable battery for power. It is compatible with internal and external fixation and may also be worn over a plaster or fibreglass cast. It is usually kept in place for ten hours per day and used for a period of three months or until the fracture unites. In animal models, PEMF stimulation has been demonstrated to improve the time to fracture healing in acute fractures. There have been no demonstrated side effects of the therapy. The study hypothesis is that PEMF stimulation during the first twelve weeks after fracture, in addition to normal surgical care, will increase the union rate for these fractures and thereby significantly reduce the surgical revision rate within the first twelve months following fracture.