Intramedullary Nailing of Tibia Fractures

July 8, 2015 updated by: Eric Kubiak, University of Utah

Intramedullary Nailing of Tibia Fractures in the Presence of Medial or Posterior Malleolar Fractures

Currently, the treatment of choice for tibial fracture is intramedullary nailing. This procedure has been shown to have low rates of infection, high rates of bone healing, and a faster return to weight bearing and activity in comparison to conservative treatment. In concurrent fractures of the posterior or medial malleolus and the tibia, it is now common to identify, reduce, and fix the malleolar fracture prior to intramedullary nailing of the tibia. In this retrospective study, our aim is to establish that reducing malleolar fractures prior to tibial nailing is a safe treatment in which the reduction of the malleolus is maintained intraoperatively, postoperatively, and remains reduced until the fracture has healed.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

90

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

  • United States
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84121
        • University Of Utah Orthopedics Center

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

18 years to 95 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Prospectively evaluating all patients that have been treated at the University of Utah over the past five years for Tibial Fracture combined with medial or posterior malleloar fracture.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All patients, 18+ years of age, that have been treated at the University of Utah over the past five years for tibial fracture combined with medial or posterior malleolar fracture.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • None

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

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Malleolar involvement in tibial fracture
Time Frame: 6 Week Post-Op
Currently the treatment of choice for tibial fracture is intramedullary nailing. This procedure has been shown to have low rates of infection, high rates of bone healing, and a faster return to weight bearing and activity in comparison to conservative treatment.
6 Week Post-Op

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Utah

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Erik Kubiak, Orthopedic Surgery Operations

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 4, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 20, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

February 22, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 9, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 8, 2015

Last Verified

July 1, 2015

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 50553

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