At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison Record- ✓Prior fracture fixation with implant (intramedullary nail, plate, or screws), joint revision, periprosthetic fracture, or known orthopaedic infection
- ✓English-speaking
- ✕Planned follow-up at another medical center
- ✕Lives outside hospital catchment area
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Early Determination of Biofilm Formation on Orthopaedic Devices
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Blood draws for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Extremity Fractures. Completed, enrolled 260 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
A prospective trial conducted at Shock Trauma of patients between 18 years of age and older who have sustained a fracture with metal implanted. The investigators will be collecting between 1-3 routine blood draws for the purpose of laboratory analysis to assess biofilm growth. Patients may be infected or non-infected at the time of blood draw; they will be selected at random for purposes of this study. All patients will be followed as standard of care by their treating physician for all their follow up visits.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The only intervention patients experience are non-standard of care blood draws. The blood is then tested in a basic science laboratory.