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ArticleBMJ open2023

Clinical validation of the 'C-arm rotational view (CARV)': study protocol of a prospective randomised controlled trial.

Nils Jan Bleeker, Job N Doornberg, Kaj Ten Duis, Mostafa El Moumni, Ruurd L Jaarsma, Frank F A IJpma

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Article in BMJ open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05459038 (Clinical Validation of the C-Arm Rotational View), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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NCT05459038 naunknown statusnot on this map

Clinical Validation of the C-Arm Rotational View (CARV) to Avoid Rotational Malalignment After Intramedullary Nailing of Tibial Shaft Fractures.

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity Medical Center GroningenRan2022 to 2024Enrolled100ConditionsTibial Fractures, Surgery, Complication,PostoperativeArmsC-Arm Rotational View (CARV)
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6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Nils Jan BleekerOrthopaedic Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands nilsjanbleeker@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-1221-6058
Job N DoornbergOrthopaedic Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Kaj Ten DuisOrthopaedic Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Mostafa El MoumniOrthopaedic Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Ruurd L JaarsmaOrthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.
Frank F A IJpmaOrthopaedic Trauma Surgery, Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
University Medical Center Groningen · NLFlinders Medical Centre · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionRotational malalignment occurs in up to 30% of cases after intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures. The aim of this study is to assess the clinical feasibility of a newly introduced standardised intraoperative fluoroscopy protocol coined 'C-arm rotational view (CARV)' in order to reduce the risk of rotational malalignment during intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures. The CARV includes predefined fluoroscopy landmark views of the uninjured side to obtain correct alignment of the injured side with use of the rotation of the C-arm. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: This randomised controlled trial will be conducted in a level 1 trauma centre. Adult patients with an open or closed tibial fracture, eligible for intramedullary nailing, will be enrolled in the study. The interventional group will undergo intramedullary nailing guided by the CARV protocol to obtain accurate alignment. The control group is treated according to current clinical practice, in which alignment control of the tibia is based on clinical estimation of the treating surgeon. The primary endpoint is defined as the degree of rotation measured on low-dose postoperative CT scans. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The study protocol will be performed in line with local ethical guidelines and the Declaration of Helsinki. The results of this trial will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed manuscript. Future patients are likely to benefit from this trial as it aims to provide a clinically feasible and easy-to-use standardised fluoroscopy protocol to reduce the risk for rotational malalignment during intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: NCT05459038.

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Fracture Fixation, IntramedullaryTibial FracturesAdultBone NailsHumansProspective StudiesRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicTibiaTomography, X-Ray Computedclinical trialskneeorthopaedic and trauma surgerytrauma management

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PMID37993156
PMCPMC10668275
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