Hyperbaric Oxygen in Lower Leg Trauma
| Status: | Active, not recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Hospital, Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery, Orthopedics / Podiatry, Other |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | February 2006 |
| End Date: | September 2016 |
Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Reduce Complications and Improve Outcomes After Open Tibial Fractures With Severe Soft Tissue Injury? An International Multi-centre Randomized Controlled Trial.
Study hypothesis :Hyperbaric Oxygen may prevent complications and improve outcomes in severe
lower limb trauma. We propose to investigate this hypothesis by conducting an International
multi centre randomised control trial of standard trauma/orthopaedic care with or without a
concurrent course of hyperbaric oxygen treatments.
lower limb trauma. We propose to investigate this hypothesis by conducting an International
multi centre randomised control trial of standard trauma/orthopaedic care with or without a
concurrent course of hyperbaric oxygen treatments.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Acute fracture of the tibia with significant soft tissue injury of Gustilo Grade 3
- Enrolment within 48 hours of injury with expectation of commencement of HBO therapy
within 48 hours of injury
- Valid consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant head injury
- Injuries incompatible with HBO
- resuscitation requirements incompatible with HBO
- follow up not possible
- hyperbaric contra indications
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