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Game Ready continuous-flow cryo- and cyclic compression therapy after fracture treament of the hip: a prospective multicenter, open-label, multicenter, randomized, controlled, clinical trial on postoperative effects on pain.

The goal of the study is whether to establish if application of combined cyrocompression therapy directly postoperative after hip fracture surgery results in a significant reduction in painperception en whether this reduces the morfine consumption.…

Antibiotic prophylaxis and prevention of wound infections following implant removal after foot, ankle and lower leg fractures

In light of the above, our objective is to study the (cost-) effectiveness of a single intravenous gift of antibiotic prophylaxis with a firstgeneration cephalosporin prior to implant removal following surgical fixation of foot, ankle and/or lower…

Anticoagulant treatment after knee arthroscopy or during plaster cast lower leg immobilisation: determining the balance between benefits and risks

Comparative effectiveness research to determine cost-effectiveness of an existing healthcare policy, i.e. treatment with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) after knee arthroscopy and lower leg plaster cast immobilization following surgical or…

Wound Infections following Implant Removal below the level of the knee; the influence of 2g of prophylactic Cefazolin

The primary objective is to study the effectiveness of a single intravenous dose of 2g of cefazolin on SSIs after IR following fixation of foot, ankle and/or lower leg fractures. Secondary objectives are to study the cost-effectiveness of 2g of…

The (cost-)effectiveness of dynamic bracing versus standard care alone in patients suffering from osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures

1. Effect evaluationTo assess the effectiveness of dynamic bracing on quality of life in patients suffering from an osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture (OVCF).2. Economic evaluationTo examine whether dynamic bracing compared to standard care…

TArget-Site Concentrations of prophylactic cefazolin in foot and Ankle surgery

To analyze the difference in fT>MIC at the target site and infection rate for a single dose of 1 and 2g of cefazolin.

Cast-OFF trial: One versus four-five weeks cast immobilization for non reduced distal radius fractures. A randomized clinical trial. A feasibility study.

The aim of this feasibility study is to define whether one week of plaster cast treatment is possible and can lead to better functional results, with at least the same patient satisfaction and complications. This feasibility study will be used to…