Overview
The goal of this monocenter randomized pilot study is to investigate the usability of the ADEPTH sensor for bore depth measurements in plate osteosynthesis procedures. The main question it aims to answer is:
- What is the usability score of the ADEPTH sensor for bore depth measurements during plate osteosynthesis procedures? Participants will receive either bore depth measurements with the ADEPTH sensor or with the manual depth gauge.
Description
To assess the usability score of the ADEPTH sensor for bore depth measurements in plate osteosynthesis procedures. The surgeon and OR-assistant will fill in one survey after performing 3 operations with the ADEPTH sensor and one survey after performing 3 operations with the manual depth gauge.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Elective plate osteosynthesis procedure (clavicula, humerus, radius, ulna, femur, tibia, fibula, malleoli) (incl. delayed union, nonunion, malunion)
- Needed surgical instrument net: 2.4 / 2.7 / 3.5-4.0 / 4.5-5.0-6.5
- Adults (≥ 18 years)
- Written informed consent by patient
Exclusion Criteria:
- Bone disease (dysplasia's, sarcomas, chondroma's, osteolysis, osteomyelitis)
- Variable angle plates
- Corrective surgery after previous plate osteosynthesis procedure or hardware removal