Clinical trials: Surgical Instrument
Surgical Complication, Paresthesia
Trial of Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Induced Paresthesia Using Ultrasonic vs. Reciprocating Saw Instrumentation
The aim of this prospective study is to analyze the postoperative paresthesias experienced in patients who undergo bilateral sagittal split osteotomies (BSSO) using an ultrasonic saw, versus a reciprocating saw.
- Conditions
- Surgical Complication, Paresthesia, Fracture, Nerve Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05205616
- Testing
- Sonopet ultrasonic saw, Reciprocating saw
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Pediatric, Fracture
Investigation Of Bioabsorbable Screws In Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery
This study is a prospective randomized controlled trial comparing the clinical outcomes of bioabsorbable screws to conventional metal screws in pediatric patients (aged 0 to 18) undergoing surgical fixation for trauma or elective…
- Conditions
- Pediatric, Fracture, Orthopedic Devices Associated With Misadventures, Surgical Instruments, Materials and Devices (Including Sutures), Patient Satisfaction
- Trial name
- NCT06429267
- Testing
- Bioabsorbable Screw, Metal/Titanium Screw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Scoliosis
Surgical Outcomes Using Variable Rod Diameters in the Treatment of Idiopathic Scoliosis
There are two rod sizes routinely used for the correction of juvenile and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, 5.5mm and 6.35mm, typically stainless steel.
- Trial name
- NCT00510575
- Testing
- Spinal rod
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Shriners Hospitals for Children
Surgical Site Infection
Cheetah - Sterile Glove and Clean Instrument Change at the Time of Wound Closure to Reduce Surgical Site Infection
To assess whether the practice of using separate sterile gloves and instruments to close wounds at the end of surgery compared to current routine hospital practice can reduce surgical site infection
- Trial name
- Cheetah (NCT03980652)
- Testing
- Change of gloves and sterile instruments
- Volunteers
- 12,800 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham