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N/A N=33

Use of a Reinforced Injectable Calcium Phosphate Bone Cement in the Treatment of Tibial Plateau Fractures

Tibial Fractures

Enrolled (actual)
33
Serious AEs
45.5%
Results posted
Jun 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Duration of Time the Patient Was in the OR as a Measure of Effectiveness of the Treatment — 107.0 Minutes

Study Design & Population

Study type
Observational
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Norian Drillable Bone Void Filler (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Synthes GmbH
Primary completion
Sep 2013

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Duration of Time the Patient Was in the OR as a Measure of Effectiveness of the Treatment
107.0
PRIMARY
Estimate of Blood Loss in Cubic Centimeter as a Measure of Effectiveness of the Treatment
114.0
PRIMARY
Number of Patients With Adverse Events as a Measure of Safety and Tolerability of the Device
21
PRIMARY
Ease of Use Score Measured With a Surgeon Questionnaire: Drill
27; 1; 0; 5
PRIMARY
Ease of Use Score Measured With a Surgeon Questionnaire: K-wire
5; 0; 0; 28
PRIMARY
Ease of Use Score Measured With a Surgeon Questionnaire: Tap
8; 0; 0; 25
PRIMARY
Ease of Use Score Measured With a Surgeon Questionnaire: Screw Insertion
29; 1; 0; 3
PRIMARY
Ease of Use Score Measured With a Surgeon Questionnaire: Product Characteristics Mixing
6; 16; 3; 6; 1; 0
PRIMARY
Ease of Use Score Measured With a Surgeon Questionnaire: Product Characteristics Handling
4; 15; 6; 7; 0; 0
PRIMARY
Ease of Use Score Measured With a Surgeon Questionnaire: Product Characteristics Flow Properties
6; 9; 10; 6; 0; 1
PRIMARY
Ease of Use Score Measured With a Surgeon Questionnaire: Product Characteristics Flexibility With Surgical Procedure
2; 15; 6; 9; 0; 0
PRIMARY
Ease of Use Score Measured With a Surgeon Questionnaire: Product Characteristics Overall Ease of Use
6; 11; 10; 4; 0; 1
PRIMARY
Surgeons Overall Satisfaction With Norian Drillable
21; 2; 6; 1; 0; 2
SECONDARY
Pain and Function Assessed With the Lysholm Knee Scale
52.0; 66.7; 70.6; 75.0; 67.8; 73.5
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Depression at Baseline
0; 27; 1
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Depression at Surgery
15; 12; 1
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Depression at 6 Weeks
22; 4; 2
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Depression at 12 Weeks
16; 7; 5
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Depression at 26 Weeks
16; 5; 7
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters:: Depression at 52 Weeks
12; 8; 8
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Depression at 78 Weeks
13; 8; 7
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Condylar Widening at Baseline
6; 21; 1
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Condylar Widening at Surgery
20; 7; 1
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Condylar Widening at 6 Weeks
24; 2; 2
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Condylar Widening at 12 Weeks
23; 0; 5
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Condylar Widening at 26 Weeks
20; 1; 7
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Condylar Widening at 52 Weeks
20; 0; 8
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Condylar Widening at 78 Weeks
20; 0; 8
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Angulation (Valgus/Varus) at Baseline
16; 9; 3
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Angulation (Valgus/Varus) at Surgery
23; 4; 1
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Angulation (Valgus/Varus) at 6 Weeks
24; 2; 2
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Angulation (Valgus/Varus) at 12 Weeks
21; 3; 4
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Angulation (Valgus/Varus) at 26 Weeks
19; 2; 7
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Angulation (Valgus/Varus) at 52 Weeks
17; 3; 8
SECONDARY
Radiographic Parameters: Angulation (Valgus/Varus) at 78 Weeks
17; 3; 8
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension at Baseline
16; 10; 2
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension at 6 Weeks
20; 6; 2
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension at 12 Weeks
21; 2; 5
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension at 26 Week
18; 3; 7
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension at 52 Weeks
20; 4; 4
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension at 78 Weeks
19; 2; 7
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Total Range of Motion at Baseline
3; 4; 8; 5; 1; 3
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Total Range of Motion at 6 Weeks
4; 6; 13; 2; 2; 0
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Total Range of Motion at 12 Weeks
10; 9; 2; 0; 2; 0
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Total Range of Motion at 26 Weeks
4; 11; 4; 1; 1; 0
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Total Range of Motion at 52 Weeks
16; 5; 1; 1; 1; 0
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Total Range of Motion at 78 Weeks
10; 9; 0; 2; 0; 0
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension Stability at Baseline
13; 6; 3; 1; 5
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension Stability at 6 Weeks
23; 3; 1; 0; 1
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension Stability at 12 Weeks
22; 1; 0; 0; 5
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension Stability at 26 Weeks
20; 0; 1; 0; 7
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension Stability at 52 Weeks
22; 1; 1; 0; 4
SECONDARY
Knee Function and Stability: Extension Stability at 78 Weeks
17; 3; 1; 0; 7

Summary

Case series of tibial plateau fractures using Norian Drillable.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Subjects with closed tibial plateau fractures classified as OTA B2, B3 or C3 resulting in a bone void.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Psychosocially, mentally and physically able to fully comply with this protocol including adhering to follow-up schedule and requirements and filling out forms.
  • Signed informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Critically ill
  • Mentally ill or mentally disordered
  • Wards of the state
  • Prisoners
  • Refugees
  • In an employer - employee, teacher - student relationship or any other dependant with the researchers or their associates
  • Active or suspected infection - systemic or local
  • Gustillo classification of 2 or 3
  • Bilateral tibial plateau fractures when both fracture patterns extend into the joint
  • Have an existing calcium metabolism disorder (e.g. hypercalcemia)
  • Chronic renal disease/renal failure
  • Insulin dependent diabetes
  • Taking medications or any drug known to potentially interfere with bone/soft tissue healing (e.g., steroids).
  • Rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune disease.
  • Systemic disease including AIDS, HIV, hepatitis.
  • Active malignancy: A patient with a history of any invasive malignancy (except non-melanoma skin cancer), unless he/she has been treated with curative intent and there have been no clinical signs or symptoms of the malignancy for at least 5 years.
  • Subjects involved in other studies within the last month, prior to screening.
  • Pregnant or interested in becoming pregnant in the next 18 months. Females of child-bearing potential must use an acceptable method of contraception during trial participation.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01132508). 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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