Robot-Assisted Surgery for Fragile Pelvic Fractures in Older Adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares a newer robot-assisted surgical approach to standard surgery for treating certain pelvic fractures caused by weak bones (osteoporosis) in people over 60. The goal is to see if the robot-assisted method leads to better outcomes with less tissue damage.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older
- Your pelvic fracture resulted from a low-energy injury (like a fall, not a car crash)
- You have been diagnosed with osteoporosis (weak bones)
- Your fracture is a specific type called FFP3 or FFP4
- Your injury occurred within the last 3 weeks
- You are healthy enough to undergo surgery and anesthesia
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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