Early outcome measurement of effectiveness of Continuous passive motion and conventional physical therapy in knee function after retrograde femoral nailing

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning; Surgery; Orthopaedics

• Registration Number: PACTR202212516035370
• Lead Sponsor: Dr. Olusegun Olisa

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-12-08
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 98

Inclusion Criteria

1.Patients with distal one third femoral shaft fractures
2.All patients who had open reduction and internal fixation with retrograde femoral interlocking nail.
3.Patient who gave both verbal and written consent for the study

Exclusion Criteria

1.Knee stiffness prior to surgery.
2.Multiply injured patients (moderate to severe head injury and thoraco-abdominal injuries)
3.Associated knee dislocation
4.Patient with diabetes mellitus or any other form of immunosuppressive diseases
5.Mental disability
6.Open fractures (Gustillo-Andersen type 111B and C)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified