Condition 1: Diaphysis fracture of the long bones of the lower extremities (Femoral Shaft). Condition 2: Diaphysis fracture of the long bones of the lower extremities (Tibia). Fracture of shaft of femur Unspecified fracture of shaft of tibia
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with diaphysis fractures of the long bones of the lower extremities (femoral shaft or tibia) who are candidates for intramedullary nails (IMN) implantation.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients with open femoral or tibial shaft fractures patients with small canal diameter patients with bone canal obstruction patients with a history of infection or active bone canal infection
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Screw insertion time. Timepoint: From the time of the start of the distal screw insertion until the end of it, during the operation. Method of measurement: Based on the time measured by the stopwatch.;Duration of operation. Timepoint: From the time of the first fluoroscopic image of the organ to the time of preparing the fluoroscopic image for the final check. Method of measurement: Based on the time measured by the stopwatch.;Radiation dose received. Timepoint: The amount of radiation received during the operation. Method of measurement: With the help of special radiology badges.;X-ray radiation time. Timepoint: The duration of taking pictures with the C arm in each of the imaging methods. Method of measurement: Using the device's own settings.;The number of repetitions of photography. Timepoint: The number of times of taking pictures with the arm in each of the imaging methods. Method of measurement: Using the device's own settings.;The number of times to drill. Timepoint: The number of times to drill to find the screw path. Method of measurement: The number of times the guide contour leaves, which is mentioned in the patient's file and recorded by the resident during the procedure.;Duration of operating room stay. Timepoint: The duration of the patient's presence in the operation room from the time of entry to the time of exit. Method of measurement: Based on the time measured by the stopwatch.;Setup time. Timepoint: The time required to set up the operation equipment. Method of measurement: Based on the time measured by the stopwatch. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Checking the amount of union. Timepoint: In time intervals of 3, 6, 9 and 12 months after surgery. Method of measurement: Based on imaging data and the opinion of an orthopedic specialist.;Checking the alignment of screws by imaging. Timepoint: Checking the alignment of the distal screws with respect to the contour in the post-operative graph - the presence or absence of angulation and torsion. Method of measurement: Based on the opinion of an orthopedic and radiology specialist.;Duration of anesthesia. Timepoint: From the time of induction of anesthesia until the time of complete return of consciousness. Method of measurement: Based on the time measured by the stopwatch. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Tehran University of Medical Sciences