Early Weight Bearing in Distal Femur Fractures

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Jan 28, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different types of surgical plating (a method used to stabilize broken bones) affect the recovery of patients with a specific type of leg fracture known as a distal femur fracture. The trial aims to find out if using two plates (double plating) instead of one plate on the outside of the bone (single lateral plating) helps patients start bearing weight on their injured leg sooner. The researchers are also looking at whether this approach helps the bone heal better and reduces complications, like infections or other problems after surgery.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be adults aged 65 to 74 who have a specific type of distal femur fracture that was diagnosed within three weeks of the injury. They should also be in overall good health, with controlled medical conditions and a lower injury severity score. Unfortunately, individuals with certain types of fractures or more serious injuries would not qualify. If you participate in this trial, you can expect close monitoring of your recovery and the chance to contribute to important research that could improve treatment for future patients with similar injuries.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Skeletally mature patients.
• • Distal femur fracture type A2, A3, C1, C2 by X-ray (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen classification).
• • Injury Severity Score below 15.
• • Controlled comorbidities.
• • Fresh fractures: within 3 weeks of trauma.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Distal femur fractures type A1, B, C3 and A2 if there is a medial wedge.
• • Open fracture grade 3 Gustilo Anderson Classification.