Single Lateral Plate Versus Double Plating for the Fixation of Distal Femoral Fractures (NCT07381725) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Single Lateral Plate Versus Double Plating for the Fixation of Distal Femoral Fractures
Egypt38 participantsStarted 2024-10-02
Plain-language summary
This trial aimed to provide Level I evidence on the comparative effectiveness, safety, and functional outcomes of single versus double plating for distal femoral fractures.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years.
* Acute, displaced, closed or Gustilo-Anderson Type I open distal femoral fracture (AO/OTA types 33-A1, A2, A3, C1, C2, C3).
* Presentation within 7 days of injury.
* Provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pathological fractures.
* Associated ipsilateral lower extremity trauma (floating knee).
* Associated neurovascular injury requiring repair.
* Pre-existing symptomatic knee arthritis or prior major knee surgery.
* Active local or systemic infection.
* Medical comorbidities precluding surgery or anesthesia \[American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class IV/V\].
* Cognitive impairment or inability to comply with follow-up.