Fracture
Conditions
Brief summary
The study will prospectively follow patients with lower limb fractures to assess changes in weight after injury
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
* Adults with lower limb fractures
Exclusion criteria
* Polytrauma * Upper limb fractures * No consent * Lack of follow up * Patients opting for weight management treatments * Patients with pre-existing mobility status impairment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The impact of lower limb fractures on body mass index (BMI) | Change in weight over one year at different time intervals | Assessing BMI at different time intervals after lower limb fractures |
Countries
Kuwait
Outcome results
None listed