Does osteoarthritis of the hip make failure of internal fixation more likely? A comparison of all hip fractures, comparing the presence of osteoarthritis to rates of failure.

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• Conditions: Proximal femoral fractures; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000773932
• Lead Sponsor: Charles Gallagher

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-07-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 750

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria- All patients who sustained hip fractures requiring internal fixation, between January 1st 2002 to December 31st, at the three tertiary hospitals in Western Australia- Royal Perth Hospital, Sir Charles Gardner Hospital and Fremantle Hospital.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria- Patients requiring hemiarthropasty or total hip arthroplasty; patients with other forms of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis or seronegative arthritis.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified