Musculoskeletal Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
Silver sulfadiazine cream
Silver impregnated Fibrous Hydrocolloid Dressing
Sponsors
Tygerberg Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Fracture blisters overlying a fracture requiring surgical intervention 18 years of age or older
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Fracture blisters overlying a fracture not requiring surgical intervention (conservatively managed) Patients younger than 18 years Patient refusal to participate Known povodine iodine allergy Known silver allergy Known sodium carboxymethylcellulose allergy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The aim of this study was to investigate, in patients suffering from fracture blisters, the time to surgical readiness in those treated with silver impregnated fibrous hydrocolloid dressings compared to those treated with topical silver sulfadiazine cream. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| A secondary aim was to determine the direct costs associated with both treatments. | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactMarilize Burger
Research coordinator
Outcome results
None listed