Clinical Trials

Study of Sacral Fractures Using Patient Based and Objective Outcomes

Description

Status: Open to Enrollment

Start Date: Oct 01 2008

End Date: Dec 01 2012

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to define the outcomes, both patient based and radiographic, for sacral fractures based upon injury pattern, displacment, and treatment. This will aid the orthopaedist in determining the best course for those patients with mild to moderate displacement. Multiple centers will be included and not asked to change their protocols for management. The prospective evaluation will gather specific data points on mechanism of injury, displacements, position at union, and disease specific and general health outcomes.

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 80 Years

Genders Eligible for Study:   Both

Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No

Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients will be recruited through the Emergency Department or Orthopaedic Clinic

Criteria Inclusion Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Greater than 18 years old and less than 80 years old
  • Unilateral sacral fractures
  • Informed consent obtained
  • Patient is English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

  • APC injuries
  • Zone 3 sacral fractures
  • Unable to comply with outcome measures, postoperative rehabilitation protocols or instructions (e.g. head injured or mentally impaired)
  • Unlikely to follow-up in surgeon's estimation
  • Incarcerated

Principal Investigators

Erik Kubiak, M.D.

Contact Information

Name: Erik
Phone: 801-587-7109
Email:

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