Risk Factors for Cut-out After Internal Fixation of Trochanteric Fractures in Elderly Subjects.

Proximal femoral fracture is associated with severe morbidity and mortality and high socioeconomic costs. The main mechanical complication of internal fixation in trochanteric fracture is lag-screw cut-out through the femoral head. Several factors are involved, but remain controversial. The aim of the present study was to determine risk factors for cut-out in internal fixation of extracapsular proximal femoral fracture.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

75 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Patients over 75 years of age
Operated on for extracapsular proximal femoral fracture
After bodyheight fall

Exclusion criteria

Intra-capsular fractures
trochantero-diaphyseal fractures
subtrochanteric fractures
fractures involving pathological bone

Treatment and study plan

Analysis of associated factors for cut-out in internal fixation of extracapsular proximal femoral fracture.

Other

Identification of factors for mechanical failure of internal fixation of extracapsular proximal femoral fracture in over 75 year olds

Primary outcomes

Mechanical failure defined by varus fracture collapse and lag-screw cut-out with extrusion through the femoral head

Time frame: 3 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Jun 5, 2019
Registry last updated: Jun 5, 2019

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