Geriatric distal femur fracture study
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study is testing how well two surgical implants work for fixing certain types of broken thigh bone (distal femur) in people aged 55 and older. The goal is to find the best way to help you heal and get back to your daily activities.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 55 years old or older.
- You have a specific type of broken thigh bone near the knee that needs surgery.
- You are able to return for follow-up visits after surgery.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or less.
- You speak either English or Spanish.
- You did not break your bone from a simple slip or fall on the ground.
- You do not have other serious injuries that would prevent you from returning to work or normal activities.
- You are not in prison.
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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