Compare hip surgery methods for new pelvic bone fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of fixing a recently broken acetabulum (the hip socket): one method keeps/repairs the socket (ORIF) and the other replaces it (THA). It aims to find which surgery approach leads to better outcomes for people who can have surgery soon after the injury.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- Your hip socket bone (acetabulum) fracture is new (within 3 weeks) and “displaced” (at least 2 mm)
- The fracture is only on one side (not both sides)
- You were able to walk before the injury (with or without walking aids)
- You need surgery, either socket repair (ORIF) or hip replacement with repair (THA+ORIF)
- You can consent and read/understand English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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