Functional Outcome After ORIF or Arthroplasty for Femoral Neck Fracture

Launched by UPPSALA UNIVERSITY · Nov 21, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring the best surgical treatment for older adults with a specific type of hip fracture called an undisplaced femoral neck fracture. The study compares two common surgical options: internal fixation (using screws to hold the bone together) and hip arthroplasty (replacing the damaged joint with an artificial one). Researchers want to see how these procedures affect physical function and pain levels for patients at 4 and 12 months after surgery.

To be eligible for this study, patients must be older adults who have recently suffered an undisplaced femoral neck fracture and are able to give informed consent. They should be treated at a participating hospital and be suitable for either type of surgery. If chosen to participate, individuals will receive follow-up calls or letters to answer questions about their recovery and daily activities. This study will help doctors understand which treatment may offer better outcomes for older patients facing this type of hip fracture.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Undisplaced (Garden I-II) femoral neck fracture (within 72h)
• • Treated at participating unit
• • Informed consent
• • Amenable for both treatment options
• • Included in the Hipsther trial
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • No informed consent
• • Pathological or stress fracture
• • Peri-implant fracture
• • Previous inclusion of a contralateral Garden 1 or 2 femoral neck fracture