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Filter by:Researchers in the Orthopaedic surgery department at LSU Medical Center-Shreveport hope to learn if patterns of blood-flow around the incision site of patients undergoing surgery for heel-bone fractures can help predict whether complications will arise after a specific type of operation.The goals of this research study are to effectively answer as many of the following research questions as possible: 1. Can a drug normally used to evaluate adequate blood flow in plastic surgery and tissue transfer be used to identify altered patterns of blood flow at the operative site of Calcaneus fractures, when compared to the uninjured extremity? 2. Are changes in blood flow identifiable at the operative site post operatively? 3. Are there certain patterns of blood flow present preoperatively or postoperatively that can predict wound complication? 4. Can certain patterns of blood flow predict the location of slough or dehiscence after surgery? 5. Does the incision site and its proximity to specific patterns of blood flow possibly predict wound complication? The hypothesis is that the study drug will show a correlation between certain patterns of blood flow and whatever post-operative complications may arise.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of Dynamic Locking Screws (DLS) used to stabilize the shaft component of distal femur fractures in comparison to standard locking screws (SLS). The hypothesis is that DLS will lead to better functional outcomes (WOMAC score) due to increased and more symmetrical callus formation and fewer non-unions.
The objectives of this study are to investigate infection rates and management for open and closed tibia fracture subjects in India treated with internal fixation. These objectives will be carried out by answering the following questions: 1. What is the infection rate within one year of surgery for open and closed tibia fracture subjects in India treated with internal fixation? 2. What is the distribution of infection per type of infection, stratified by time (early, delayed, late) and location (superficial or deep) in open and closed tibia fracture subjects in India treated with internal fixation? Secondary objectives 1. How are infections managed in open and closed tibia fracture subjects in India treated with internal fixation? 2. What is the treatment outcome for open and closed tibia fracture subjects in India treated with internal fixation? 3. What is the influence of the following clinic and subject factors on the occurrence of infection within one year for open and closed tibia fracture subjects in India treated with internal fixation? 1. Hospital standard hygienic and antibiotic protocol for infection prevention 2. Subject demographics 3. Time between injury and surgery and between admission and surgery 4. Fracture type (AO Müller classification) 5. Soft tissue damage (according to the Tscherne classification for closed fractures or Gustilo classification for open fractures) 6. Fracture management and implant type 7. Surgical details such as duration of surgery 4. Is there a difference in health-related quality of life as measured by the EuroQol-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) between subjects with and without infections? 5. Is there a difference in the number of complications not related to infection (adverse events and serious adverse events) between subjects with and without infections?
Children 5-17 years of age who have sustained a non-operative distal forearm (radius and/or ulna) or clavicular fracture will be randomized to receive either ibuprofen or oral morphine as needed for pain relief for the first 24 hours following discharge from the emergency department. Pain will be assessed using the self-report Faces pain scale revised (FPS-R). We hypothesize that oral morphine will result in greater pain relief than ibuprofen.
Certain types of fractures require surgical intervention that may involve the use of bone grafts or bone graft substitutes. Many of the materials used as bone graft substitutes suffer from disadvantages such as soft tissue invasion of the fracture area, inadequate blood supply, failure to encourage the production of bone and ectopic bone formation. A guided bone regeneration (GBR) environment may help in solving these clinical concerns. GBR has been widely used in the field of dentistry since the 1980s to provide stable placement for dental implants The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, performance and initial efficacy of Regenecure's, AMCA Bone Membrane, as a bone stimulating aid for orthopedic trauma applications.
Hypothesis: The investigators want to study whether parathyroid hormone improves healing of humerus after a fracture. The investigators will assess healing of the humerus with Constant score.
This study is designed to compare the outcome of patients with proximal femoral fractures with different perioperative regimes: a group with a multimodal intervention and a control group.
Elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) is the standard treatment for displaced diaphyseal femoral fractures in children. However, some literature report high complication rates (10-50%) in complex fractures. Data of our own patients with special emphasis on complications showed also mediocre results. Thus, a biomechanical study was conducted to search for modifications. In this study the stiffness with a 3rd nail implanted was compared to the classical 2 C-shaped configuration. For each of the 3 configurations of retrograde ESIN (titanium nails) eight composite femoral grafts (Sawbones®) with an identical spiral fracture were used: 2C configuration (2 C-shaped nails, 2x3.5 mm), 3CM configuration (3rd from antero-medial, + 1x2.5 mm) and 3CL configuration (3rd from antero-lateral, + 1x2.5 mm). Each group underwent biomechanical testing in 4-point bending, IRO/ERO and axial compression (0°/9°). Due to a significantly higher stiffness of 3CL in the anterior-posterior, internal rotation and 9° compression directions implantation of 3 nails became standard treatment for all dislocated femoral fractures at our department. All patients were followed prospectively. The following data was collected: Type of osteosynthesis, any kind of complication (additional procedures like cast or external fixateur, Re-Do operations, misalignment, pseudarthrosis, skin irritation, infection), time until full weight bearing and time until implant removal. At follow-up the legs were controlled for a possible length discrepancy and a possible deviation of axis. Patients` satisfaction was controlled by CSQ (clients satisfaction score, Larsen et al 2002). Further on the Harris Hip Score was used. X-ray controls were done as standard care protocol after 1 and 3-4 months (dependend on age). Level of Evidence IV Keywords: Elastic stable intramedullary nailing, biomechanical testing, fracture, femur, treatment, children, adolescents.
The purpose of this study is to examine the relative (ICC) and absolute intertester reliability of the 6-Minutes Walking Test in hip fracture patients (N=50) in an outpatient facility. The data collection is conducted by two physiotherapists, who are blinded to each other. The physiotherapists are randomized so they each are doing an equal number of baseline tests.
The objective of this study is to document callus formation and healing of fractures stabilized with locking plates utilizing modern MotionLoc screws that provide controlled axial micro-motion to actively promote fracture healing.