Efficacy of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound in healing of lower limb fractures

Phase 3

• Conditions: Orthopaedics

• Registration Number: PACTR201909505821864

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-09-11
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 115

Inclusion Criteria

All patients admitted with lower limb fractures of the lower limbs

Exclusion Criteria

Patients with multiple fractures were excluded
The patients who do not reside in the Gauteng region were excluded for follow up purposes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Radiographic methods were used to assess fracture healing. Measuring of callus formation was used.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Measuring of cortical bridging using X-rays