The Influence of the Ribs on the Gravity of Burst Thoracic Spine Fractures

March 5, 2012 updated by: Rodrigo Arnold Tisot, Universidade de Passo Fundo
The purpose of this study is to analyse the anatomic influence of the ribs related to the incidence and severity of burst spine fractures.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

To analyse the anatomic influence of the ribs related to the incidence and severity of burst spine fractures, with the measurements of kyphosis, vertebral collapse and vertebral canal narrowing

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

2

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Brazil
    • RS
      • Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil, 99010-121
        • Rodrigo Tisot

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

17 years to 79 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with burst fractures of the thoracic spine treated by the Hospital Ortopedico de Passo Fundo

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • burst fractures in thoracic spine

Exclusion Criteria:

  • fractures that were not burst fractures in thoracic spine

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
burst fractures in vertebrae with true ribs
between T1 and T10
burst fractures in vertebrae with floating ribs
between T11 and T12

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
residual kyphosis
Time Frame: 3 years
measurement of residual kyphosis by x-ray
3 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
vertebral canal narrowing
Time Frame: 3 years
vertebral canal narrowing in CT
3 years

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Universidade de Passo Fundo

Investigators

  • Study Director: Rodrigo A Tisot, Dr, Hospital Ortopedico de Passo Fundo

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2011

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 22, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 5, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

March 6, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 6, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 5, 2012

Last Verified

August 1, 2011

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • rtisot01

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