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N/A N=66 Randomized Treatment

Skeletal Versus Cutaneous Traction For Treatment of Femur Fractures

Femur Fracture

Enrolled (actual)
66
Serious AEs
1.5%
Results posted
Jul 2014
Primary outcome: Primary: Difference in the Two Groups in Regards to Resident Time. — 24; 57 minutes

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Femoral Traction (Procedure)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Primary completion
Dec 2010

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Difference in the Two Groups in Regards to Resident Time.
24; 57
PRIMARY
Time to Pass Guidewire After Attaining Starting Point
15; 18

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether there are any differences in skeletal or cutaneous traction for the treatment of femur fractures.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patient willing to consent
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Sustained a diaphyseal femur fracture, open or closed
  • English competent
  • Isolated fracture on that extremity

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pathologic fracture
  • Sedated patient
  • Polytrauma to same extremity
  • Unable or not willing to consent
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00916136). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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