Human Bone Graft for Hallux Valgus Correction According to the Austin Procedure

Last updated: March 25, 2019
Sponsor: Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Bunion

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT03884907
1032/2018
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This observational study is to document the application of a human bone graft in the surgical repair of hallux valgus deformity and its subsequent healing process.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Indication for the use of a human bone graft in the surgical treatment of Halluxvalgus treatment using Austin procedure

  • legal capability of adults

  • Written consent to participation in the study after previous written and oraleducation

  • Age ≥ 18 years

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Insufficient knowledge of the German language

  • Alcohol and drug abuse

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding woman

  • Foreseeable compliance issues

  • Neoplastic diseases, malignant bone tumors, rheumatoid arthritis

  • Active osteomyelitis

  • Ulcerations in the area of the skin of the surgical area

  • Revision surgery after primary Hallux valgus surgery

Study Design

Total Participants: 50
Study Start date:
March 21, 2018
Estimated Completion Date:
March 21, 2020

Study Description

For the treatment of bone fractures metal screws have been used for decades. Removal of material is the major disadvantage of conventional osteosynthesis and requires a second intervention, with all the complications and risks for each patient. Moreover, the metal screw disturbs as foreign material in the bone and irritates the surrounding soft tissue.

In order to overcome the drawbacks of metal screws human bone screw grafts can be used instead representing a biodegradable osteosynthesis material with ideal material properties.

The bone graft helps to create a solid, bony connection. This connection leads to an extension, a bone remodeling, bone installation and optimal reparation process in the affected area.

This observational study is being conducted in order to overcome the lack of systematic research to objectively confirm the benefits of the product.

In total 50 patients will be enrolled in this study in several centers in Austria This observational study will use Shark Screw® grafts manufactured by two tissue banks, the Austrian Tissue Bank surgebright and the German Institute for Cell and Tissue Replacement (DZIG). The Shark Screw® grafts were approved by the competent Austrian authority (AGES) in 2016.

All patients participating in this observational study, due to a medical indication, undergo Hallux valgus correction according to the Austin procedure using the bone screws mentioned above.

A 12 month postoperative observation period is set. Five routine follow-up examinations including clinical examination and x-ray analysis will be performed. In case the an additional routine follow-up examination is necessary for clinical reason within 24 month post-operative, the patient remains in the study.

Connect with a study center

  • Klinikum Wels-Grieskirchen

    Wels, Oberösterreich 4600
    Austria

    Active - Recruiting

  • A.ö. Bezirkskrankenhaus St. Johann in Tirol

    Sankt Johann In Tirol, Tirol 6380
    Austria

    Active - Recruiting

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