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Types of Fixation of Vancouver B1 Periprosthetic Fractures

Canada89 participantsStarted 2013-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare two different but standard treatments for the fixation of Vancouver B1 periprosthetic. The investigators aim to compare open reduction internal fixation using a locked plating system versus plating and strut allograft with cerclage wiring to determine which treatment results in a faster return to function as measured by the TUG test at 6 weeks post-op.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 90 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: over 18, no upper limit * Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic fracture * Fracture is amenable to either treatment group * Prosthesis is well fixed * Provision of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of an active infection around the fracture (soft tissue or bone) * Loose prosthesis * Trauma patients with an ISS \> 16 or associated major injuries of the lower extremities * Known substance abuse * Likely problems, in the judgment of the investigators, with maintaining follow-up (i.e., patients with no fixed address, report a plan to move out of town, or intellectually challenged patients without adequate family support)

What they're measuring

TUG test score at 6 weeks post-op

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01354535

SponsorUnity Health Toronto

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06

Contact for this trial

Emil Schemitsch, MD, FRCS(C)

416-864-6003 schemitsche@smh.ca

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