Trial to Evaluate UltraSound in the Treatment of Tibial Fractures

Trial to Evaluate UltraSound in the Treatment of Tibial Fractures

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of low-intensity, pulsed ultrasound on tibial fractures treated with intramedullary nailing.

A randomized, placebo controlled, clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of low-intensity, pulsed ultrasound, applied to tibial fractures treated with intramedullary nailing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Males and females age 18 years or older
• Have an open or closed tibial fracture amenable to intramedullary nail fixation

Exclusion Criteria:

• Tibial fracture associated with a vascular injury requiring repair
• Pilon fractures
• Tibial fractures that extend into the joint and require reduction
• Pathologic fractures • Bilateral tibial fractures