Evaluation of early home rehabilitation program for geriatric patients with hip fractures

Completed

• Conditions: Gerentology, orthopaedics; Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning

• Registration Number: ISRCTN85126121
• Lead Sponsor: Hong Kong Health Services Research Fund (Hong Kong)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2002-10-09
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 0

Inclusion Criteria

1. Geriatric patients less than 85 years of age with femoral-neck fractures
2. Patients who had Austin Moore Arthroplasty, Cemented Thompson replacement, internal fixation with hip screws or dynamic hip screw surgery
3. Patients who, pre-morbidly, could walk without support or with a stick
4. Patients with no active medical problems detected
5. Practice full weight bearing walking immediate post-operation, and
6. Patients living with family members

Exclusion Criteria

Does not meet inclusion criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified