N/A
Completed N=89
Distal Targeter vs Free-hand
Femur Fracture · Tibial Fractures · Nonunion of Fracture · Nonunion of Fracture of Tibia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05613257 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
89
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Patient Radiation Exposure — 47.03; 10.24 images taken
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial comparing the use of two different surgical techniques--free-hand versus distal targeting jig-based for distal interlock screw--placement and their effects on total operative time and intraoperative radiation exposure.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Patient Radiation Exposure |
47.03; 10.24 | — |
| PRIMARY Total Screw Placement Time |
14.87; 15.44 | — |
| PRIMARY Measurement of Screw Placement Angle |
— | — |
| PRIMARY Amount of Cumulative Radiation Exposure (in Grays) |
1.14; 1.51 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years old and above
- Undergoing intramedullary fixation of femur or tibia shaft for acute fracture or nonunion
Exclusion Criteria
- Prior ipsilateral tibial or femoral nail
- Patients who cannot have interlocking screws placed
- Pregnant women
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05613257). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.