CompletedNot Applicable

A Method of Calculating the Shortest Incision for Internal Fixation of Zygomatic Arch Fracture

China80 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

In this study, a new method was proposed to calculate the length of sideburns mini incision for zygomatic arch fracture. The purpose of this study was to compare the sideburns mini incision calculated by this method with the coronal scalp incision, so as to determine the therapeutic effect and advantages of sideburns mini incision calculated by this method.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Clinical and imaging diagnosis of zygomatic arch fracture or zygomatic maxillary complex fracture.
. Fracture fragments are obviously displaced, which affects the appearance and function of the patient. Simple prying is instable and requires open reduction and internal fixation.
. No previous surgical treatment.

Exclusion criteria

. Accompanied by multiple fractures of mandible, nasal bone and so on.
. There are traumatic scars in the operation area, which can be accessed through the original wound.
. History of bone disease and / or wound healing disorders.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Incision length

Timeframe: during the surgical procedure

Operative duration

Timeframe: from the beginning to the end of surgery

Postoperative pain

Timeframe: 24 hours after surgery

Postoperative stay

Timeframe: From the end of surgery until discharge, up to 15 days. After evaluation by the same chief knife physician, the patient recovered well postoperatively and could be discharged.

Postoperative adverse effects

Timeframe: from the end of surgery to 6 months after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05381337

SponsorWei Jing

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-05-03

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