CompletedNot Applicable

Brace Versus No Brace for the Treatment of Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures Without Neurologic Injury

Canada97 participantsStarted 2005-06

Plain-language summary

Braces have been used o treat stable (not requiring surgery) burst fractures with much success. Recently questions have been raised in regards to the importance of the brace. Some studies have results that suggest a brace is not important in having a good outcome. However, this has never been proven. This study is being conducted to see whether or not wearing a brace is important to having a good outcome.

Who can participate

Age range16 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * AO A3 burst fracture between T10 and L3 with associated kyphotic deformity \<35 degrees * neurologically intact or isolated nerve root deficit * age 16-60 years * enrollment within 3 days of injury Exclusion Criteria: * neurological deficit * can not comply with brace wearing (pregnancy/body mass index \>40) * mobilized with or without a brace prior to recruitment * suffered a pathologic or open fracture * alcohol or drug abusers * had previous injury or surgery to the thoracolumbar region * unable to complete the questionnaires

What they're measuring

Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire

Timeframe: 3 months post fracture

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01741168

SponsorThe London Spine Centre

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2010-09

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