Delayed fracture healing
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: age 18-70 years Diaphyseal fractures of the clavicle, humerus, fore-arm, femur or lower leg. Initial trauma X-rays available.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Re-fracture; pathological fracture, more than one diaphyseal fracture - Additional injury with an abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) grade * 2
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary study parameter is non union, defined as no full consolidated fracture after 9 months or in case additional surgery has been performed earlier due to insufficient fracture healing. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Investigate the effect of vitamin D status / deficiency on fracture healing; on the development of delayed or non-union. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed