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ProspEctive Cohort Study on Multidisciplinary Approach to Femur FRactures' manAgement in Over 65 Population

NCT04127045 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 20

Last updated 2021-10-08

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Hip fractures are an increasing public health concern as the population continues to age. The increased morbidity and mortality in the 12-month period after hip fracture is largely related to decreased mobility. However, very few studies have analyzed the radiographic factors associated with gait impairment after intertrochanteric hip fractures. This study evaluates gait and mobility after surgical fixation of IT fractures in elderly population with Gait Analysis in combination with clinical and radiographic information.

Conditions

  • Hip Fractures
  • Intertrochanteric Fractures
  • Femur Fracture

Interventions

PROCEDURE

IMN-Group

Most intertrochanteric fractures are managed with an intramedullary nail, which allows for impaction at the fracture site. The intramedullary nail is placed directly into the marrow canal of the bone through an opening made at the top of the greater trochanter. A lag screw is then placed through the nail and up into the neck and head of the hip. As with the compression hip screw, sliding of the lag screw and impaction of the fracture take place.

PROCEDURE

HA-Group

In the older patient, the chance that the head of the femur is damaged in this way is higher. It is generally felt that for these displaced fractures, patients will do better if some of the components of the hip are replaced. In some cases, this can mean a replacement of the ball, or head of the femur (hemiarthroplasty).

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Biagio Moretti, MD

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Biagio Moretti, M.D. · University of Bari

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-10-02
Primary Completion
2018-10-02
Completion
2018-12-31

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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