Health Condition 1: S822- Fracture of shaft of tibia Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Suprapatellar Nailing: This technique requires the leg to be maintained in semi-extended position during the surgery.
Duration-the intervention is just a different entry point technique
Sponsors
Christian Medical College Vellore
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adult (18 years or older) Tibia fractures planned for intramedullary nailing. 2. Patients presenting to casualty or OPD. 3. All tibial diaphyseal fractures, AO Classification 42A1, A2 and A3, 43A
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Age less than 18 years. 2. Open fractures presenting >48 hours from time of injury. 3. Ipsilateral femur fractures and contralateral tibia fractures 4. Gustillo Anderson Type IIIc injuries. 5. AO 41, 43 B and 43 C fractures. 6. Pathological fractures. 7. Severe osteoarthritis of the knee
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Measure post-operative rotational alignment with CT scan axial images. 2. Measure post-operative sagittal and coronal plane alignment with plane radiographsTimepoint: Prior to discharge following surgery | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Anterior knee painTimepoint: 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months;ComplicationsTimepoint: During post operative follow up;Knee function by a Lysholm scoreTimepoint: 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months;Knee range of motionTimepoint: 6 weeks, 3 months and 6 months;Operative timeTimepoint: Immediate post operative period;Radiation exposureTimepoint: Immediate post operative period;Time to unionTimepoint: During post operative follow up | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Viju Daniel Varghese
Christian Medical College, Vellore
Outcome results
None listed