Status:

UNKNOWN

3D-printed Bone Models in Addition to CT Imaging for Intra-articular Fracture Repair

Lead Sponsor:

The University of Hong Kong

Conditions:

Distal Humerus Fracture

Distal Femur Fracture

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of 3D-printed bone models in addition to CT imaging versus CT imaging alone on surgical quality and operation time for patients undergoing sur...

Detailed Description

Surgical fixation of intra-articular fractures is a technically demanding task that poses significant challenges to orthopaedic surgeons. Articular fragments may be comminuted, depressed, or impacted,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 18 years or older
  • with intra-articular fracture of the proximal or distal humerus, proximal ulna, proximal radius, distal femur, or proximal or distal tibia (pilon fracture)
  • requiring anticipated surgical repair of fracture
  • with pre-operative CT scan already available as part of routine assessment

Exclusion

  • pathological fracture
  • multiple fractures requiring simultaneous or staged operations
  • fractures around the hip, pelvis and acetabulum, and any other fracture types not specified in the inclusion criteria
  • requiring surgery within 24 hours of admission
  • unable or unwilling to give consent to participate

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 13 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

80 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04748016

Start Date

March 13 2020

End Date

December 31 2023

Last Update

July 20 2022

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Queen Mary Hospital, The University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong