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The primary objective is to study the effect of sensor monitoring embedded in an OT rehabilitation program for older persons after hip fracture on recovery of daily functioning, 6 months after the start of rehabilitation, as compared to coaching by…
Primary Objective: To compare the function and strength of the hip of patients with a trochanteric fracture with and without a fracture of the lesser trochanter.Secondary Objective(s):The following parameters will be assessed and compared for…
We want to find out whether the new protocol (with a fast MRI) is more cost-effective than the current protocol (concisting of 10 days cast). Primary Objective: To find out whether the new MRI protocol is more cost-effective than the old protocol.…
To investigate the effect of a GFC regarding major adverse events (AE) with a relationship to the treatment / residential status / immobilization (as defined under "Primary outcome measures") from surgery to a 36 month follow-up.
To determine the incidence of chronic pain and to identify risk factors for the development of chronic musculoskeletal pain after trauma to the extremities of the musculoskeletal system. Other objectives are determination of the prevalence of acute…
Determination of post-traumatic osteoarthritis in patients with a short follow-up period after ankle-surgery.
In this study we want to monitor the neurological complications occurring during hip operations, consisting of hip arthroplasty ('head-neck' prothesis) for traumatic hip fractures. We want to establish that there is more understanding of…
The primary goal is to determine the degree of independent functioning of the patient with a proximal humeral fracture.A secondary goal is to evaluate all primary and secondary costs during the rehabilitation period after a proximal humeral fracture…
Is it possible to improve routine detection and treatment of osteoporosis after an initial fracture?I) is it possible to increase the proportion of patients adequately screened and categorized as to the presence of osteoporosis from current practice…
The aim of this pilot study is to investigate in a Dutch psycho geriatric nursing home population whether weekly half body UVB irradiation after showering is an efficient and in daily practice feasible method for the supplementation of vitamin D.
This study aims to gain insight into the effect of inflammatory factors on bone metabolism. For this purpose we formulated the following research questions:1. Which circulating inflammatory factors play a central role in the pathogenesis of general…
Amount of new fractures in this study population, divided in 4 different groups:group 1 MVF (+) osteoporosis (+)group 2 MVF (+) osteoporosis (-)group 3 MVF (-) osteoporosis (+)group 4 MVF (-) osteoporosis (-) (control group/less risk factors)The…
The goal of this research is to improve our understanding of the risk and prevention of osteoporosis-related fractures among female residents of 9 countries who are 55 years of age and older. Research Objectives* Describe the distribution of risk…
The search for correlations between components of the diet and the group has experienced a hip fracture. These findings are compared with healthy elderly. The results can contribute to nutrition -focused interventions in future studies .
The primary objectives are to determine the feasibility of a multi-national prospective cohort study:1) Assess our ability to recruit women across clinical sites and compare actual recruitment rates to our current estimates;2) Evaluate adherence to…
The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of audio-visual immersion on pain perception in patients undergoing a short surgical procedure (a.i. wrist fracture reduction) under local anesthesia in the Emergency Department (ED).…
This intervention study investigates the effectiveness, costs and cost-effectiveness of a protein-enriched diet and resistance exercise training for 3 months on bone and muscle health, and quality of life in older adults recovering from an acute hip…
Primary objective: The primary objective of this study is to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Transmural Trauma Care Model (TTCM) as compared to usual care.The research question addressed is:Is the Transmural Trauma Care Model…
Primary Objective: - To assess the usability score of the ADEPTH sensor for bore depth measurements during elective plate osteosynthesis procedures in adults.Secondary Objective: - To compare the duration of the fixation process per screw between…