CompletedNot Applicable

Open Tibia Fractures a Comparative Study Between Biplane External Fixator and Locked Intramedullary Nail

68 participantsStarted 2011-01

Plain-language summary

The objective of this research is to prospectively evaluate a group of patients with shaft compound fracture of the tibia, treated with a biplanar external fixator or locked intramedullary reamed nail. The investigators evaluate the quality of life, bone healing and postoperative complications.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * the investigators considered those with shaft compound fracture of the tibia (occurring two inches below the knee and two inches above the ankle), that per the classification Gustillo and Anderson were grades I, II, and IIIA, in patients with a mature skeleton. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of extensive skin lesions and soft tissue or arterial injury requiring surgical repair (Grades IIIB and C) in the initial care, other fractures with the exception of the fibula, or the presence of wounds with signs of infection in the period between the accident and definitive surgery

What they're measuring

Bone healing

Timeframe: One year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02064595

SponsorFabio lucas rodrigues

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-01

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