NCT04389749 · University of Cincinnati
Continuous Passive Motion Following Fixation of Pelvic and Knee Fractures
What this study is about
The investigators will directly compare the visual analog scale scores and narcotic pain medication requirements in the patients who have continuous passive motion (CPM) versus those who do not during the course of the hospital admission following an open reduction internal fixation surgery for acetabular fracture, supracondylar femur fracture, or a tibial plateau fracture.
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The investigators will directly compare the visual analog scale scores and narcotic pain medication requirements in the patients who have continuous passive motion (CPM) versus those who do not during the course of the hospital admission following an open reduction internal fixation surgery for acetabular fracture, supracondylar femur fracture, or a tibial plateau fracture.
Interventions
DEVICE
CPM
CPM-continuous passive motion device.
Primary outcome measures
VAS Pain Score
Time frame: Visual Analog Score for pain will be recorded daily after the surgery each day until the patient is discharged or up to 365 days..
Pain will be assessed by the patient on a scale of 1-10 during hospitalization. 1=no pain; 10=worst pain
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Age 18 or greater
- Isolated acetabular fractures, supracondylar femur fractures, or tibial plateau fracture
- Have undergone operative intervention for fracture
Exclusion criteria
- Injury to either lower extremity that affects the patient's ability to weight bear
- Under the age of 18
Where
- Cincinnati, Ohio
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