Intertrochanteric fracture hip fracture, intertrochanteric fracture, immobilization, skin traction, splint, derotation boot, elderly falls, pain
Conditions
Interventions
This is a splint, T-shaped derotation boot is put on the foot to prevent rotational movement of the lower leg and thigh,Elastic bandage skin traction
Experimental Device,Active Comparator Device
Derotation boot,Skin traction
Sponsors
Chulalongkorn University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
60 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Acute intertrochanteric fracture planned for surgery 2. Both genders; males and females 3. Aged >60 years 4. Patients after simple fall and low velocity injury 5. Able to communicate 6. Able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Being admitted more than 72 hours after injury 2. Neglected intertrochanteric fracture 3. Pathological fracture 4. Multiple traumatic injuries 5. Not able to speak Thai/English 6. Patients with mental disorders (Delirium on enrollment) 7. Trophic ulcers and severe edema of the lower limb 8. Conservative treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain at admission, after 15 min of immobilization, after 24 hours of immobilization, before going to surgery VAS | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Cumulative morphine consumption Daily after intervention till the surgery mg,Comfort Daily after intervention till the surgery Immobilization Comfort Questionnaire,Complications Daily after intervention till the surgery pressure sore at the heel and malleolus, pressure ulcers, DVT, allergic skin reactions,Length of surgery The time it takes for the surgical procedure will be estimated min,The total blood loss Will be calculated by using equations described by Nadler and Gross ml,Incidence of delirium This questionnaire will be used from admission to surgery CAM-ICU | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSanzhar Artykbay
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed