Removal Wichita Fusion Nail After Knee Arthrodesis
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to make clear how difficult it is to remove osteosynthesis materials afterwards, so surgeons will think twice before inserting intramedullary nails. Also it offers an alternative methode to remove the Wichita Fusion Nail after arthrodesis has become.
Interventions
PROCEDUREProposed technique for removal of the Wichita Fusion Nail
Sponsors
Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Extraction of Wichita Fusion Nail
Exclusion criteria
* All other kinds of intramedullairy nails used to become a solid knee arhrodesis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operation technique | first 4 months postop | Was the arthrodesis site left intact? How was the Nail removed? Time for operation? |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mobility | 1 year postop | — |
| Pain measurement following the Visual Analogue Scale | 1 year postop | — |
| Major complications after removal | first 2 years postop | Amputation? Infection? Wound problems? |
Countries
Belgium
Outcome results
None listed