Status:
COMPLETED
Titanium Elastic Nailing Versus Hip Spica Cast in Treatment of Femoral Fractures in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Conditions:
Femoral Shaft Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
6-12 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine which method is better for treatment of femoral fracture in children in outcomes.
Detailed Description
There is no consensus on treatment of closed femoral shaft fractures in children 6-12years old. We aimed to compare hip spica cast with titanium elastic nailing (TEN) in the treatment of femoral shaft...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients 6-12 years old with femoral shaft fracture without exclusion criteria
Exclusion
- Segmental, Winquist type III and IV comminuted fractures, previously diagnosed neuromuscular disease (e.g., cerebral palsy), metabolic bone disorders (e.g. osteomalacia), or pathological fractures.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01190696
Start Date
February 1 2009
End Date
January 1 2010
Last Update
August 30 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Al-zahra university hospital
Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran