Assessing the efficacy of a modified surgical technique in the treatment of unstable sacral fracture

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Sacral fracture; Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning; Fracture of lumbar spine and pelvis

• Registration Number: ISRCTN81077281
• Lead Sponsor: Affiliated Dongfeng Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine

Brief Summary

2021 Results article in https://doi.org/10.14444/8070 (added 27/02/2023)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2017-07-30
• Study Start: 2019-01-24
• Last Update Posted: 13 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 28

Inclusion Criteria

1. Vertical unstable sacral fractures
2. Neural injury with associated intraforaminal debris

Exclusion Criteria

1. Soft tissue defects that prevent operation zone coverage (the lumbosacral spine zone)
2. L4, L5 and iliac bone fractures through the insertion points of rod and pedicle screw system
3. Pathological fracture caused by osteoporosis or tumor
4. Follow-up less than 10 months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1.The following were measured post-operatively by reviewing patient and operation notes:<br> 1.1. Time from admittance to surgery (delay days)<br> 1.2. Duration of surgery<br> 1.3. Blood loss volume and blood vessel<br> 1.4. Nerve injury<br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. The following were measured post-operatively by reviewing patient and operation notes:<br> 1.1. Follow-up duration<br> 1.2. Neurological deficit<br> 1.3. Skin lesion<br> 1.4. Deep infection when reviewing patient and operation notes.<br> 2. The following were measured using X-ray and CT imaging:<br> 2.1. Tenderness<br> 2.2. Loss of reduction<br> 2.3. Fracture heal<br>