Accelerated Flap Coverage in Severe Lower Extremity Trauma
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Open Tibia Fracture
Open Dislocation of Ankle
Extremity Fracture Lower
Extremity Injuries Lower
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 356 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to determine if accelerated flap coverage compared to standard flap coverage timing leads to improved infection-related complications in patients with open fractures and/or dislocations below the knee. Eligible patients will be randomized to receive either a flap within a goal of 72 hours of injury or standard of care flap timing for the institution.…
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Eligibility Criteria
The inclusion criteria are:
1. Patients 18 years of age or older.
2. Severe lower extremity open fracture and/or dislocation below the knee requiring an acute flap for management of the musculoskeletal injury.
3. Will have all planned flap surgeries performed by a participating surgeon or delegate.…
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