Free-Hand Versus Distal Targeting Jig-Based for Distal Interlock Screw Placement

What is the Purpose of this Study?

This study compares two techniques for the placement of interlocking screws in lower extremity orthopedic nails. With a freehand technique, the surgeon takes a sequence of X-rays before placing a screw to confirm the alignment of the screw’s path based on the appearance of the screw holes of the nail. With a targeting device-based technique, the surgeon attaches a device to one end of the nail after it is inserted and takes X-rays to confirm its alignment with the nail. Once aligned, the targeting device can then be used to insert screws on the nail’s far end without needing further X-rays until all screws are placed. During surgery, participants in this study will have interlocking screws placed with either the freehand or targeting device-based technique. Both techniques and the targeting device are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with previous studies of the targeting device showing decreased operative time and X-rays taken when used in certain settings. Researchers will evaluate the time taken and the number of intraoperative X-rays needed for successful screw placement with each technique.


Eligibility

Not Available


Where can I participate?

Beverly


What is the full name of this clinical trial?

A randomized controlled trial comparing free-hand versus distal targeting jig-based for distal interlock screw placement

Study Details
Disease Type/Condition

Other

Principal Investigator

Lin, Carol

Age Group

Adult

Phase

N/A

IRB Number

STUDY00001778


How do I learn more about this study?
Email
clinicaltrials@cshs.org
Study Detail
Disease Type/Condition

Other

Principal Investigator

Lin, Carol

Age Group

Adult

Phase

N/A

IRB Number

IIT-2022-LIN-RCT-DISTAL-TARGET


Contact
Email
clinicaltrials@cshs.org