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Mobile app to help treat patients undergoing hybrid external fixation for proximal tibia fractures

Comparision of efficacy between Manual data collection Vs mobile based application data collection for functional and radiological outcome following Hybrid external fixation for complex proximal tibia fractures using Rasmussens Scoring System - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/080079
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-02-07
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: FOLLOW FIX: Patients undergoing hybrid external fixation for proximal tibia fracture will use the mobile application called FOLLOW FIX s part of their post operative protocol.The interv

Sponsors

R Tarunprasad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)All skeletally mature patients with Complex proximal tibia fractures who are willing for surgery and consenting for follow up. 2)Schatzker type 4, 5, 6. 3) Severely communited proximal tibia extra articular metaphyseal fractures. 4) Compound fractures ( Gustilo Anderson 2,3) 5) Tscherne Type 1,2,3. 6) Fracture with compartment syndrome following fasciotomy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients not willing for surgery and not consenting for follow up. Patients with Schatzker Type 1 ,2, 3 fracture. Patients with Gustilo Anderson grade 1. Patients with Tscherne Grade 4. Patients with immature skeletal system, pathological fractures, floating knee, Ipsilateral lower limb fractures. Patients with polytrauma requiring prolonged ICU care. Patients with active infection. Patient with neurovascular injury, paralytic disorder.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Enhanced functional recovery, including improvements in knee function, range of motion, strength, and mobility, as measured by validated clinical scales over the study period.Timepoint: 4 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Improved rehabilitation adherence rates assessed through engagement metrics in the mobile application. Increased patient satisfaction evaluated via standardized satisfaction surveys. Reduction in healthcare utilization, including fewer in-person visits and lower medical costsTimepoint: 12 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactYeshwanth Subash

Saveetha Medical College and Hospital

djyesh@rediffmail.com9840092819

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026