Surgery method study for certain thighbone fractures
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at a specific surgical fixation method (how the thighbone pieces are held together) for distal femur or femoral shaft fractures. It aims to compare outcomes and see if this approach works well, especially by tracking results after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have a broken thighbone (distal femur or mid-thigh/femoral shaft) that needs surgery
- You will be evaluated and treated at UC San Diego (UCSD)
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can understand the study details and give informed consent
- Your doctor is using this study’s planned surgery method (not another fixation plan) for your care
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant during the study period (about 1 year)
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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