Trochanteric Fractures - How to Improve the Results of Reduction and Implant Positioning
Last updated on July 2021Recruitment
- Recruitment Status
- Recruiting
- Estimated Enrollment
- Same as current
Summary
- Conditions
- Hip Fractures
- Type
- Observational
- Design
- Observational Model: CohortTime Perspective: Prospective
Participation Requirements
- Age
- Between 18 years and 125 years
- Gender
- Both males and females
Description
Intertrochanteric fractures are one of the most frequent fracture type in the elderly population usually occurring in patients older than 60 years of age. Almost all fractures are treated operatively with reduction and stabilisation of the fracture using either a dynamic hip screw or an intramedulla...
Intertrochanteric fractures are one of the most frequent fracture type in the elderly population usually occurring in patients older than 60 years of age. Almost all fractures are treated operatively with reduction and stabilisation of the fracture using either a dynamic hip screw or an intramedullary nail. The reduction of the fracture and positioning of the implant are surgeon dependent factors and can be influenced by educational interventions. The investigators hypothesized that a structured educational program on the optimal use of intraoperative fluoroscopy to control the quality of reduction and the position of the implant, as well as the provision of a practical algorithm intraoperatively guiding reduction and stabilisation of intertrochanteric fractures would improve the radiologic outcome.
Tracking Information
- NCT #
- NCT03875443
- Collaborators
- Not Provided
- Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Henrik Eckardt, PD Dr. med Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel
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