Correlation Between Intraoperative Tourniquet Use and Limb pH, Functional Measures and Patient-reported Outcomes After Ankle Fracture Surgery

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Ankle Fractures Ankle Fracture - Lateral Malleolus Ankle Fracture, Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture, Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture - Medial Malleolus Maisonneuve's Fracture Syndesmotic Injuries Fibula Fracture
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 89
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
390 (estimated)
Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University · Other
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About This Trial

This study aims to 1) characterize skeletal muscle pH during/after tourniquet use and 2) investigate any relationship between intraoperative tourniquet use and postoperative functional measures and patient-reported outcomes.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (18 years to 89 years) undergoing surgical ankle fracture fixation at OHSU Exclusion Criteria: * sepsis * other significant long bone or internal injuries (including ipsilateral limb injuries).
Contacts

Lara Atwater, MD

5034946400

atwaterl@ohsu.edu

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