Tourniquet Use for Ankle Fracture Surgery
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of 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.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
Is tourniquet use generally safe for humans?
How does tourniquet use differ from other treatments for ankle fracture surgery?
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Tourniquet for ankle fracture surgery?
The research indicates that using a tourniquet during ankle fracture surgery does not significantly affect hospital stay or operation time, but it may increase postoperative swelling and pain. Therefore, the effectiveness of tourniquet use in improving surgical outcomes for ankle fractures is not clearly supported by the available data.12678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Lara Atwater, MD
Principal Investigator
Oregon Health and Science University
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
Adults aged 18 to 89 who are having surgery for an ankle fracture at OHSU can join this trial. It's not for those with other major bone or internal injuries, including on the same limb, or people with sepsis.Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Surgery
Participants undergo ankle fracture surgery with or without tourniquet use
Postoperative Monitoring
Continuous intramuscular pH monitoring and initial recovery
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for functional measures and patient-reported outcomes
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Tourniquet
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Oregon Health and Science University
Lead Sponsor