Surgery for thigh bone cancer: reconstruction vs. repair
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of surgery to fix the top part of the thigh bone that has been weakened or broken by cancer that spread from another part of the body. One surgery replaces the damaged area with an artificial joint, and the other repairs it using metal plates and screws.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have cancer that has spread to the top part of your thigh bone
- The affected bone area is expected to survive at least 6 more months
- The bone loss in that area is between 25% and 75%
- You and your doctor have agreed that surgery is the best option
- You are not at high risk for complications or death from the surgery
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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