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Use of Radiostereometric Analysis Beads (RSA) to Measure Motion in the Spine, Following Lumbar Spinal Surgery

NCT00152152 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 75

Last updated 2008-05-23

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Radiostereometric Analysis (RSA) is a new imaging technique used to measure motions in the spine. It provides more accurate measurements that could help in diagnosing problems in the spine earlier than standard xray techniques.

Conditions

  • Spinal Fusion
  • Lumbar Discectomy

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Radiostereometric Analysis beads inserted during surgery

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • DePuy-Acromed, Inc.

    collaborator INDUSTRY

  • State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Bruce E. Fredrickson, MD · State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2002-10-31
Primary Completion
2007-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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