CompletedNot Applicable

PFN-A Augmentation for Intertrochanteric Femoral Fractures

Sweden20 participantsStarted 2014-01

Plain-language summary

This study evaluates the potential negative effect of cement augmentation in the femoral head on viability of the head. Half of the participants will have the standard intramedullary nail (PFN-A; Proximal Femoral Nail Augmentation), while the other half will get the standard nail plus cement augmentation.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen) 31-A1 or AO 31-A2 * Healthy contralateral hip * ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Physical Status Class I or II Exclusion Criteria: * Dementia

What they're measuring

Viability of the femoral head as assessed by fluoride uptake using PET-CT

Timeframe: 4 months postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03000972

SponsorUppsala University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-10

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