Single vs. Dual Implant Fixation for Distal Femur Fractures in Older or Compromised Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Distal Femur Fractures
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 100
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 44 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the feasibility of conducting a larger study comparing single implant fixation (SIF) and dual implant fixation (DIF) for treating distal femur fractures (DFF) in older or compromised adults. It will also evaluate the safety and effectiveness of these treatments. The main questions it aims to answer are:
* Can DIF improve patient outcomes compared to SI…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Isolated DFF (native AO/OTA-type A2, A3, C or periprosthetic Lewis and
Rorabeck type 1, 2) and either:
1. Age ≥ 60 years or;
2. Age 18-60 years with one or more of:
i. Osteoporosis ii. Obesity (Body Mass Index \>30) iii. Metaphyseal comminution iv. Diabetes
2. F…
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