Investigating Periprosthetic Fracture Cultures in Arthroplasty
Recruiting
Observational Study
Periprosthetic Fracture Around Prosthetic Joint Implant
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 200 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago · Other
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About This Trial
This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose infections in patients with broken bones around joint replacements. Currently, there are no clear guidelines to help determine when an infection is present, making treatment decisions difficult. By studying how often infections are found through lab tests and identifying factors that predict infection, the investigators hope to create better ways to …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients (\>18 years old) with periprosthetic fractures around primary or revision hip or knee arthroplasty
* Patients requiring operative management for these fractures (fixation or revision arthroplasty)
* Patients presenting to the University of Chicago Medical Center…
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