Application Time of Plaster-of-Paris Splint Packs Compared to Bulk Supplies Following Standard Orthopaedic Procedure

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Conditions studied: Post-operative Time Saving Techniques

In brief

The investigators wish to perform a randomized controlled study to determine how much time and money is saved by orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons through the use of prepared splint packs compared to bulk supplies.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01602484

Run by

Brigham and Women's Hospital

People needed

50

Starts

2011-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-03-31

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• patient undergoing post-operative standard Plaster-of-Paris splint application

You may not qualify if…

• amputation of foot or lower limb,
• procedure limited to skin or removal of superficial hardware,
• BMI ≥ 40,
• a medical condition that is contraindication for splint application, or
• an allergy to Plaster-of-Paris

Where it is running

• Faulkner Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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