Status:
COMPLETED
Compartmental Overpressures Associated to Reamed Intramedullary Nails
Lead Sponsor:
University of Andorra
Conditions:
Tibial Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of reamed intramedullary nails in tibial shaft fractures (as a standard treatment), in raising intracompartmental pressures and therefore determine...
Detailed Description
Compartmental overpressure is a serious problem in relation to the treatment of tibial shaft fractures. When reamed intramedullary nails are used, the risk of suffering a compartmental syndrome must b...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Tibial shaft fractures treated with intramedullary reamed nails
Exclusion
- Tibial fractures treated with other types of fixation or nails not reamed.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00842101
Start Date
December 1 2005
End Date
September 1 2008
Last Update
February 12 2009
Active Locations (1)
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Orthopaedic and Trauma Unit. Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital
Les Escaldes, Andorra, AD700