Novel Use of an Enhanced Fluoroscopic Imaging Device to Reduce Radiation Exposure and Operative Time During Intramedullary Nailing of Hip Fractures
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/25/2018 |
| Start Date: | March 1, 2017 |
| End Date: | March 2019 |
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.
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
- closed hip fracture requiring intramedullary nailing
Exclusion Criteria:
- age <18 years
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