Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Calcaneus Fractures With and Without Bone Graft — CALCANEUS  

Calcaneus Fractures Clinical Trial

Official title: Prospective Comparison of Open Reduction Internal Fixation of Calcaneus Fractures With and Without Tricortical Iliac Crest Bone Grafting

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare patient functional outcomes for surgical fixation of calcaneus fractures with and without tricortical iliac crest bone grafting

Clinical Trial Description

This study was designed as a randomized, prospective evaluation of patients who have sustained an intra-articular calcaneus fracture that requires open reduction with internal fixation as the preferred method of treatment. Patients who desire to participate in this study will be randomized into one of two groups. Group A will be made up of patients that undergo open reduction with internal fixation and Tricortical iliac crest bone grafting. Group B will consist of patients that undergo open reduction with internal fixation without bone grafting. All other surgical techniques and management of the fracture and patient will remain unchanged. ;

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Calcaneus Fractures
• Fractures, Bone

• NCT number: NCT00582686
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 2000
• Completion date: March 2008