Early Serial Sampling of Peripheral Blood for the Purposes of Predicting Fracture Nonunion
R
Roman Natoli, MD
Primary Investigator
Overview
The purpose of this study is to determine if certain molecules in the bloodstream can be used to improve our ability to predict the development of a nonunion or unhealed bone or fracture related infection. This study is looking at many molecules and we will determine if the levels of certain molecules in the bloodstream correlate to whether someone develops a nonunion or fracture related infection.
Description
Participants will have blood drawn for the research study when they are hospitalized for their injuries. Participants will have blood drawn for the study during follow-up visits or surgery to treat the injury.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:
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Conditions:
Fracture
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Age: Between 18 Years - 60 Years
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Gender: All
Inclusion Criteria:
- Femur or tibia fracture undergoing treatment with an IMN
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who have a comminuted joint fracture
- Intertrochanteric or femoral neck fracture
- Patients planned for staged bone grafting of a bone defect as a result of initial trauma
Updated on
07 May 2024.
Study ID: 10037, ORTHO-IIR-IU-HEALTH-VALUES
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