Aspiration for Pain Relief Following Ankle Fracture
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/21/2016 |
| Start Date: | September 2011 |
| End Date: | June 2015 |
Aspiration for Pain Relief Following Ankle Fracture: A Prospective Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
This trial will study the effect of hematoma aspiration in patients with acute ankle
fractures.
fractures.
Inclusion criteria:
- AO/OTA fracture classification 44
- Closed fracture
- Injury within 24 hours of presentation
- Skeletally mature
- Able to provide consent to participate in study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any concomitant injuries affecting Numerical Rating Scale
- Soft tissue wounds at aspiration sites that compromise ability to aspirate
- Patient not able to complete pain medication log
- Patient not able to participate in follow up
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