Prospective comparison of the anterior and lateral approach in hemiarthroplasty for hip fractures

Recruiting

• Conditions: hip fracture; proximal femoral fracture; anterior approach; lateral approach; hemiarthroplasty; hip prosthesis; trauma surgery; rehabilitation; functionality

• Registration Number: NL-OMON22528
• Lead Sponsor: Funding for this study was provided by the Science Fund of the foundation HMC department of surgery, HMC, The Hague, The Netherlands

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 28 February 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 138

Inclusion Criteria

All consecutive patients of 70 years or older admitted to the study hospital with an X-ray proven dislocated femoral neck fracture (AO type 31 B1-B3) that are considered able to rehabilitate will be included in this study.

Exclusion Criteria

- Other concomitant traumatic comorbidities restricting long-term rehabilitation.

- Patients incapable of physical therapy for rehabilitation by severe cognitive impairment.

Study & Design

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

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome of this study is the long-term functionality of the hip fracture patient in daily life using the Harris Hip Score (HHS) after surgery.