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 range60 Years

SexALL

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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

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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