Analysis of the Relationship Between Early Postoperative Anemia and the Evolution of Autonomy at 6 Months in Patients 75 Years of Age and Older Operated on Following a Fracture of the Upper End of the Femur

Fracture of the upper extremity of the femur is a condition whose frequency increases with age. It is a serious disease, with multiple consequences such as a decrease in life expectancy, quality of life and patient autonomy. In this observational study, the investigators wish to evaluate the evolution of the autonomy of very elderly patients operated on for an upper extremity femur fracture as a function of early post-operative anemia.

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Key information

Conditions

Femoral Fracture Femoral Fractures Fractures, Bone Leg Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

75 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

CHU Angers, Angers, France

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Age ≥ 75 years
Patient operated on a fracture of the upper extremity of the femur
Patient, family or close relative who does not object to participation in the study
Patient affiliated to a social security system
Patient who can be monitored as part of the protocol

Exclusion criteria

Refusal to participate in the study (patient, family or trusted relative)
Patient with support on the operated limb not authorized by the surgeon
Patient with an associated fracture (polytrauma, concomitant trauma to the upper limb...)
Patient with a pathologic fracture
Patient included in Category 1 interventional research (involving a drug or medical device)
Patient deprived of liberty
Patient not affiliated to a social security system

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Hemoglobin Rate

Time frame: 5 days after surgery
Questionnaire Activities of Daily Living

Time frame: Pre-fractural and 6 months after surgery

For each question, a point from 0 (worst value) to 1 (best value) is assigned. The total score is 6 points.

A loss of autonomy will be defined by the decrease of one or more points in the ADL.

Result showed here is the difference of ADL score intra patient

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee

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Registry information

Acronym: PAAF

Important dates

Study start: 2019
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Jan 18, 2019
Registry last updated: Sep 19, 2025

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