CompletedNot Applicable

DP Vs DFR for Management of Geriatric Distal Femur Fractures.

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2018-08-20

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to compare the functional and radiological outcomes of fixation by using double plating technique versus replacement using distal femur tumor prothesis as a primary management for the distal femoral fractures in geriatric patients. The hypothesis was that the distal femoral replacement will yield better functional outcome and earlier rehabilitation and return to pre-injury level of activity.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * AO 33 A3 and 33 C fractures * Age group ≥ 60 years * Closed fractures * Neurovascular intact Exclusion Criteria: * Open fractures * Non ambulant patients * Patients with peripheral neurovascular diseases * Peri-prosthetic fractures * Associated other orthopedic injuries * Poly-traumatized patients * Pathological fractures

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

change in Knee Society Score

Timeframe: 1 month, 6 month and 12 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05363943

SponsorAmr Gamaleldin Mahmoud Khalil Gendya

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-12-31

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