Fixation device related rotational and translational influences in femoral neck fractures: a radio stereometric analysis of fixation with the DHS versus three cannulated hip screws.

Completed

• Conditions: Femoral neck fracture; hip fracture; 10017322; 10005944

• Registration Number: NL-OMON34872
• Lead Sponsor: eids Universitair Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

- Aged over 60 years
- Impacted/non-displaced femoral neck fracture, Garden 1-2
- Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

- Aged under 60 years
- Displaced femoral neck fracture, Garden 3-4
- Severe arthritis of the involved hip
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Pathological fracture
- Pre-existent immobility
- No informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Rotation and translation as determined on RSA radiographs in relation to type<br /><br>of implant used: DHS or 3 cannulated hip screws.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>The amount of micromotion in relation to the position of the femoral head<br /><br>screw(s). Bone density. Local adverse events (cut-out, implant failure).</p><br>