UnknownPhase 4

Comparing Weight Bearing After Intramedullary Fixation Devices for the Proximal Femur Fracture

Israel100 participantsStarted 2011-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to Compare the stability of the fracture and pain after surgery by measuring the stride length and weight bearing on the operated leg. This study will compare these parameters between two different proximal femur nails used for fixing hip fractures.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * pertrochanteric fracture ao 2.2 and above * ambulatory patient, without support prior to the fall * minor trauma mechanism * without other injuries * operated 3 days from the injury Exclusion Criteria: * dementia * s/p hip or knee arthroplasty * known osteoarthritis

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01509859

SponsorRabin Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-07

Contact for this trial

eliezer sidon, MD

972-523-896169 elisid@clalit.org.il

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