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What this study is

Long bone defect (LBD) is defined as a focalized loss of bone tissue in any long bone of the upper or lower extremity. Long bone defects are a complex problem, that may arise as a complication of many different pathologies, such as trauma, tumors or infection. Whereas post-traumatic defects are the largest group.

Reports estimate that there are almost 4 million bone grafting procedures worldwide per year. However, limb reconstruction in the context of a bony defect is challenging and up to date there is little evidence and treatment recommendations.

In a multi-national approach, the aim of this project is to set up an international, multicenter registry to gather information and details on prevalence or incidence, current treatments, complications and outcome.

What's being tested

  • Any treatment that is used for a defect of any long bone

    Intervention · PROCEDURE

    Any treatment that is used for a defect of any long bone. All treatments are based on individual clinician's judgement and the patient characteristics. The registry does not dictate any specific treatment.

Study details

Official title
An International, Multicenter, Prospective Registry to Investigate Treatment Options and Their Outcomes on Post-traumatic Long Bones Defects
Sponsor
AO Innovation Translation Center
Conditions
Limb Fracture · Bone Loss
Enrolling
600 people
Starts
2024-07-03
Est. completion
2029-03-30
Record
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