Effects of alendronate on the postoperative fusion of lumbar in traumatic patients

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• Conditions: lumbar traumatic fracture.; Fracture of lumbar vertebra

• Registration Number: IRCT2013113015588N1
• Lead Sponsor: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria : males with 18 - 50 years old:traumatic fracture in one level of L2-L4:normal neurological exam:Informed consent to participate in research
Exclusion criteria : female patients:age less than 18 or more than 50 years :Traumatic fractures of the spine is not involved L2 to L4 or if more than one vertebra is involved:along with the dislocation of spine fractures or severe head trauma associated with such trauma, or severe orthopedic problems exist:lack of consent to participate in this study at any time:nephrolithiasis history or a history of peptic ulcer

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maintain the level of lumbar lordosis after fusion surgery. Timepoint: Before the intervention and six months after intervention. Method of measurement: Digital radiograpy 4 for AP, Lat, Flex, and Ext.;Pain at the site of spine trauma. Timepoint: Before the intervention and six months after intervention. Method of measurement: Pain Questionnaire.;Extent of bony fusion at the site of surgical intervention. Timepoint: Before surgical intervention, and six months after surgical intervention. Method of measurement: Digital radiograpy 4 for AP, Lat, Flex and Ext.