RecruitingNCT03261544

Abductor Reattachment Methods in Proximal Femur Replacements: What is the Best Method?

Sponsor

Duke University

Enrollment

50 participants

Start Date

Nov 10, 2017

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Sarcoma Bone Metastases Proximal Femur Replacement

Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the functional outcomes in patients undergoing proximal femur resection and reconstruction with an endoprosthesis, based on the abductor muscle repair technique. The investigators hypothesize that those patients who receive reattachment of the abductors directly into the prosthesis will have better functional outcomes overall. Furthermore, the investigators plan to develop a simple, cost effective, and reproducible method to assess abductor function at clinical post-operative visits through plain radiographs.

Eligibility

Min Age: 16 YearsMax Age: 75 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing different surgical methods used to reattach the hip muscles (abductors) after a proximal femur replacement — a surgery where the top of the thigh bone is replaced, often in cancer or severe bone disease cases — to find out which approach leads to the best recovery and walking ability. **You may be eligible if...** - You have had or are scheduled to have a proximal femur replacement performed by an orthopedic oncology surgeon **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You were unable to walk before surgery, or are unable to walk after surgery - You are unlikely to complete the recommended follow-up visits, in the opinion of your doctor Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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