Pathomechanics of Post Traumatic OA Development in the Military Following Articular Fracture
Abstract
The objective of the proposed research is to develop new models for predicting the risk of post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) following intra-articular fracture (IAF) by examining pre- and post-treatment CT data from patients with combat-related IAFs to measure fracture severity and post-reduction contact stress exposure. This study is being conducted in collaboration with the University of Iowa (PI: Donald Anderson, PhD) who is conducting these calculations on patients identified at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. A total of 70 subjects were included in the study with 112 fractures. As of the end of the reporting period, the protocol is closed at the partnering PI site. Our partners at the U of Iowa continue to work on related efforts in civilian trauma patients to refine the measuring techniques. The military subjects have posed some unique challenges in terms of availability of radiographs required; however military and civilian trauma data combined still promise robust knowledge products.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1094660
Entities
People
- Jessica C. Rivera
Organizations
- Geneva Foundation