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NCT Number: NCT01486641

Anterolateral Versus Posterolateral Approach to the Fractured Hip Arthroplasty

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the anterolateral in comparison to posterolateral approach to the hip arthroplasty gives an equal or better clinical results.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sundsvall Hospital, Sundsvall, Västernorrland County, Sweden

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to compare the anterolateral- to posterolateral approaches in patients suffering a displaced femoral neck fracture operated with an hip arthroplasty. Our hypothesis is that the anterolateral approach gives equal or better clinical function, health related quality of life and less complication and reoperations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age > 65 years
  • Displaced femoral neck fracture

Exclusion criteria

  • Pathologic fracture
  • Not Swedish speaker
  • Not living in Västernorrlands county

Treatment and study plan

Anterolateral approach

Procedure

Anterolateral approach acording to Gammer for hip arthroplasty.

Other names: Anterolateral approach according to Gammer., Lubinus total hip arthroplasty or varikopf hemiarthroplasty.

Primary outcomes

  1. Womac

    Time frame: 1 year postoperatively

Secondary outcomes

  1. EQ5D

    Time frame: 1 year postoperatively

  2. Harris Hip Score

    Time frame: 1 year postoperatively

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sundsvall Hospital

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Registry information

Official study title

Anterolateral Versus Posterolateral Approach to the Fractured Hip Arthroplasty - a Change in Approach at Sundsvall Hospital.

Acronym: APAF

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2015
First posted
Dec 6, 2011
Registry last updated
Aug 2, 2017

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