External vs Internal fixation in stabilisation of tibial fractures

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Does external fixation or internal fixation have better outcomes in initial stabilisation of patients with Grade III open tibial fractures?

• IRAS ID

  249688

• Contact name

  Birgit Fruhstorfer

• Contact email

  birgit.fruhstorfer@warwick.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Warwick

• Duration of Study in the UK

  0 years, 2 months, 16 days

• Research summary

  Open fractures are complex injuries that involve both the bone and surrounding tissues. This study will compare two surgical treatments used to stabilise tibial fractures, attempting to establish which has better outcomes.
  External fixators are most commonly applied due to ease of application, but internal temporary plate stabilisation is an alternative option. Currently, there is a lack of literature to establish whether the method of initial stabilisation has an impact on patient outcomes.
  The main outcomes this study will look at are the union of the bones, infection and the need for re-operation within a twelve-month period. For this, the researcher will analyse data collected from patient notes. Patient-reported outcomes will also be analysed through telephone interviews with the patients.

• REC name

  London - City & East Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  18/LO/1622

• Date of REC Opinion

  21 Sep 2018

• REC opinion

  Favourable Opinion