Novel Use of an Enhanced Fluoroscopic Imaging Device to Reduce Radiation Exposure and Operative Time During Intramedullary Nailing of Hip Fractures
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Radiation Exposure
- Sponsor
- Duke University
- Enrollment
- 5
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Radiation Exposure to Patient During Intramedullary Nail Placement for Treatment of Hip Fractures as Measured by Dosimeter Badge
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 6 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel digital image enhancement (DIE) technology in reducing the radiation exposure to both the patient and surgical staff during standard intramedullary nail placement for treatment of hip fractures. Secondarily, to evaluate whether the image quality and reproducibility of desired images can be improved with use of the DIE technology. Finally, to evaluate whether DIE technology reduces total operative time.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •closed hip fracture requiring intramedullary nailing
Exclusion Criteria
- •age \<18 years
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Radiation Exposure to Patient During Intramedullary Nail Placement for Treatment of Hip Fractures as Measured by Dosimeter Badge
Time Frame: intraoperatively
Radiation Exposure to Surgeon During Intramedullary Nail Placement for Treatment of Hip Fractures as Measured by Dosimeter Badge
Time Frame: intraoperatively
Radiation Exposure to Scrub Tech During Intramedullary Nail Placement for Treatment of Hip Fractures as Measured by Dosimeter Badge
Time Frame: intraoperatively
Secondary Outcomes
- Image Quality and Reproducibility of Desired Images(intraoperatively)
- Operative Time(intraoperatively)