Hip Replacement vs. Screws for Hip Fracture Recovery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two types of surgery for a specific hip fracture in older adults: hip replacement versus inserting screws to hold the bone in place. It aims to see which helps patients recover faster and get back to moving around sooner.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have a broken femoral neck (the part of the thigh bone near the hip) that is not badly out of place.
- Your injury is from a low-energy event, like a fall from standing.
- You have a health condition that affects your ability to walk or move around.
- A surgeon at the study hospital is skilled in both types of hip surgery (replacement or screw fixation).
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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