fractured back vertebral fracture
Conditions
Interventions
One group receives a Thoracolumbar Sacral Orthesis (TLSO) for 6 weeks, the
other group receives no TLSO
Sponsors
Sint Elisabeth Ziekenhuis
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 18-65 years Th10-L4 AO type A3 or A4 type fractures Single level Kyphosis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Inadequate knowledge of the Dutch language Multitrauma, which asks for multidisciplinary treatment, Injury Severity Score *16 Inability to wear a brace due to overweight (BMI> 35) Known osteoporosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of this study is the functional score at six months after trauma. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are pain, kyphosis angle, health related quality of life and healthcare costs. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed