Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Factures Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Fractures
Conditions
Interventions
Our aims are to see if the modified radiographic view, in addition to the standard series of two radiographs, increases the pick-up rate and visibility of femoral neck fractures.
The standard two ra
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2006 Update - Department of Health
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients who present with a history and examination compatible with a fracture of the upper femur
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients will be excluded if they are unable to understand the study details and hence unable to provide written consent. As the study involves a small additional dose of radiation anybody under 60 years old will be excluded
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The anonymised radiographs will be reviewed by anonymised observers, orthopaedic surgeons, A&E staff and radiologists. The anonymised radiographs will be randomised and any abnormality noted by anonymised observers via a questionnaire. The questionnaire will remain confidential and will not hold any patient identification or personal information. Any further information which is evident from the additional view is to be recorded. Note is made of the confidence of the initial diagnosis, and how the additional radiograph has helped. The proposal has been made after discussion with orthopaedic surgeons, A&E staff and the radiographer-lead to ensure the pathway is feasible and will not add significantly to the workload of the department. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed