Status:
COMPLETED
A Prospective Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Reaming in Reducing Fat Emboli to the Lungs
Lead Sponsor:
University of Kentucky
Conditions:
Diaphyseal Femur Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to see if there is a difference in the amount of fat droplets reaching the heart during surgery between the standard reamer currently used and a new reamer system which is ...
Detailed Description
Reamed intramedullary nailing of diaphyseal femur fractures remains the standard of care for treatment of these fractures. Pressurization of the femoral canal during reaming leads to extra vasations o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- diaphyseal femur fractures undergoing reamed intramedullary nailing
- male or female
- 18 years of age or older
Exclusion
- None
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00327158
Start Date
May 1 2006
End Date
January 1 2010
Last Update
January 28 2010
Active Locations (1)
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University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40536