Active clinical trials for "Fractures, Bone"

The investigators objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of hematoma block versus intravenous regional anesthesia (Bier block) during closed reduction of distal radius fractures.

Hip fracture is recognized as one of the most serious consequences of osteoporosis, less than half regain pre-fracture independence. 95% of all hip fractures in older adults are due to falls. Thus, reducing fall risk while restoring function post-hip fracture is critical. Many with fall-related hip fractures have cognitive impairment; cognitive impairment increases the risk of falls. The purpose of this 6-month proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial (RCT) is to assess the efficacy of the home-based Otago Exercise Program (OEP) compared with usual care in reducing fall risk among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and a fall-related hip fracture.

Thoracic trauma frequently involve rib fractures which can be very painful for 2-3 months. Unfortunately, pain is not simply a "symptom" of the injuries, but a significant cause of additional medical problems: pain causes people to breath and cough less deeply/often which increases the risk of collapsing little parts of the lung. These collapsed areas often lead to complications which can increase the risk of death. In addition, the higher the amount of pain in the weeks following the fracture, the higher the risk of developing persistent, chronic pain that can last indefinitely. So, providing excellent pain control is very important for a variety of reasons. Various nerve blocks can greatly decrease pain, but even the longest acting are measured in hours or days, and not the weeks and months for which rib fracture pain can last. Therefore, opioids-"narcotics"-are the most common pain control method provided to patients; but they frequently do not provide enough pain control, have undesirable side effects like nausea and vomiting, and are sometimes misused which can lead to addiction or overdose. A prolonged nerve block lasting multiple months from a single treatment may be provided by freezing the nerve using a process called "cryoneurolysis". With cryoneurolysis and ultrasound machines, a very small "probe" may be placed through anesthetized skin and guided to the target nerve to allow freezing. The procedure takes about 5 minutes for each nerve, involves little discomfort, has no side effects, and cannot be misused or addictive. After 2-3 months, the nerve returns to normal functioning. The investigators have completed a small study suggesting that a single cryoneurolysis treatment provides potent short- and long-term pain relief following thoracic trauma with rib fractures. The ultimate objective of the proposed research is to determine if percutaneous cryoneurolysis is an effective non-opioid, single-application treatment for pain following traumatic rib fracture. The current project is a pragmatic, multicenter, randomized, triple-masked (investigators, participants, statisticians), sham/placebo-controlled, parallel-arm, human-subjects, post-market clinical trial to determine if cryoneurolysis is an effective non-opioid treatment for pain following traumatic rib fractures.

Hip fracture (HF) is one of the major worldwide problems that constitute a significant mortality rate, ranging from 14- 36% in the first year after injury, and is associated with profound temporary and sometimes permanent impairment of independence and quality of life in the geriatric population. Surgical treatment is considered the best option for patients with hip fractures,s especially in the elderly, however, it is associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain. Pain is one of the main factors limiting ambulation, increasing the risk of thromboembolism by immobility and causing metabolic changes that affect other systems. Therefore, individualized pain management with the use of appropriate analgesic techniques is of paramount importance. Moreover, early intervention of rehabilitation aiming at a better postoperative recovery may reduce the length of hospital stay and return to daily. Effective pain management is one of the crucial components in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). • Numerous regional anesthetic techniques have been used to provide analgesia following hip fracture surgery, including intrathecal morphine, epidural analgesia, fascia iliaca block, lumber plexus block, and sacral plexus block, however, each of these techniques has specific limitations that prevent them from being the analgesic technique of choice for hip fracture surgery. To our knowledge, there is no study done to compare circum-psoas block versus the combined lumbar and sacral plexus blocks as pre-emptive analgesia in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery under general anesthesia.

Randomized controlled trial comparing a technique for buried intramedullary k-wire fixation to plate and screw fixation for unstable extra-articular metacarpal fractures.

the purpose of this study is to assess functional and radiological outcome of open reduction and internal fixation of isolated displaced greater tuberosity fractures (more than 5mm displacement) in adults advocating modified hook wiring with a follow-up period of one year.

The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes between two immobilization methods for pediatric proximal half both bone forearm fractures.

This project consists of a prospective and retrospective case series design. Study candidates will include all patients 18 years or older, who were evaluated at UCSD and found to have a distal femur or femoral shaft fracture requiring surgical fixation. Patients who consent to study participation will recieve the RFN-advanced Retrograde Femoral Nailing System implant for fracture fixation. Data on functional status, healing rates, complication rates, and pain levels will be collected for each participant. After 3 years of data collection, investigators will analyze this data to provide further insight on the utility of this new design of retrograde femoral nails. Given the relatively high rate of complications, such as malalignment, with current femoral nail designs, it is imperative to evaluate novel systems to appropriately manage distal femur or femoral shaft fractures.

Rib fractures are a common admission to the trauma service. The mainstay of treatment is pain control to improve respiratory effort in order to offset the risk of pneumonia and mechanical ventilation. In addition to standard pain control modalities, the investigator's institution utilizes paravertebral blocks as well as lidocaine and ketamine infusions for pain control. The current standard of care for pain control is to begin with acetaminophen, ibuprofen or celecoxib and opioids with the addition of paravertebral blocks as needed. In certain situations, a paravertebral block is contraindicated, and pain control is relegated to lidocaine and ketamine infusion. The use of lidocaine infusion alone and ketamine infusion alone for pain control has been studied and has been shown to be safe. However, concurrent use of these two medications to control rib fracture pain is relatively new and the efficacy compared to paravertebral block is not known. The goal of the study is to show non-inferiority of simultaneous lidocaine and ketamine infusions versus paravertebral blocks.

The proposed study aims to examine the costs and effects of a Smart Care Model using smart clothing with alarm sensors that detect fall risks and monitor/give feedback on continuously recorded daily activity levels. This mixed-method study will include a quantitative component (a randomized control trial) and a qualitative component. Data will be collected and analyzed using an embedded type of mixed method, i.e., a small qualitative component will be embedded in a larger quantitative study. Before the study, we will seek institutional review board approval. The quantitative component, a randomized experimental design, will examine the effectiveness of the Smart Care Model. The control group will receive only usual care, and the experimental group will receive Smart Care. Subjects will be recruited from the trauma wards of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (CGMH) at Linkou and New Taipei Tucheng hospital. The sample will include 158 subjects, with 79 in each group. Patients and caregivers in both groups will be assessed 8 times: at admission, before discharge, 1, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months following hospital discharge. Outcomes will include (a) patient outcomes (clinical outcomes, self-care ability, adherence, service utilization, health-related quality of life [HRQoL] and cost of care), and (b) family caregiver outcomes (preparedness, perceived balance between competing needs, depressive symptoms and HRQoL). Analyses will follow an intention-to-treat principle. The effects of the Smart Care Model on health outcomes will be analyzed by hierarchical linear models. The qualitative component will follow the collection of quantitative data. A subset of 10 patients and their family caregivers will be chosen from participants who receive Smart Care, and 10 who receive routine care for in-depth personal interviews consisting of open-ended questions. Interviews will be transcribed verbatim and analyzed as suggested by Miles and Huberman (1994). After both quantitative and qualitative data are collected, the quantitative and qualitative results will be integrated, compared, and contrasted to fully explore the study aims.