CompletedNot Applicable

Polyaxial Locking Plate Osteosynthesis in Proximal Tibia Fractures

28 participantsStarted 2013-10-05

Plain-language summary

From October 2013 28 patients with proximal tibia fractures (AO/ASIF 41 B-C) were included in this study. According to our treatment algorithm for this entity Patients were assigned into two groups and treated with different polyaxial locking plates (NCB-PT®, Zimmer vs. VA-LCP® Synthes). After 12 months postoperative the investigators conducted clinical and radiological follow-ups.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 95 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients aged 25 to 82 with a proximal tibia fractures (AO/ OTA 41 B-C) and indication for locking plate osteosynthesis Exclusion Criteria: * Pathological fractures * pregnancy * adolescence (age \<18 y) * prisoners * patients currently put under tutelage

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Rasmussen score

Timeframe: 12 months

Tegner score

Timeframe: 12 months

Rasmussen score (radiological part)

Timeframe: 12 months

Fracture healing

Timeframe: 12 months

Lysholm score

Timeframe: 12 months

Oxford knee score

Timeframe: 12 months

Munich knee questionnaire

Timeframe: 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04680247

SponsorTechnical University of Munich

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-12-14

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 95 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.