Single Versus Dual Implant Fixation of Distal Femur Fractures
Single Implant Versus Dual Implant Fixation of Distal Femur Extra Articular and Complete Articular Fractures - PRORP
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
144 participants
Sep 16, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two types of surgical fixation in patients with specific kinds of distal femur fractures. The main questions it aims to answer is which operation for distal femur fractures is better for efficient return to work and everyday activities.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Age greater than or equal to 18 years
- Surgically treated displaced distal femur extra articular or complete articular fractures
Exclusion Criteria8
- Patients with injury features that preclude treatment with 2 implants
- Patients unlikely to follow-up due to homelessness, or planning follow up at another institution
- Body Mass Index (BMI) > 40
- Injury due to ground level fall
- Patient that speaks neither English or Spanish
- Patients with multisystem injuries that could preclude return to work
- < 18 years of age
- Prisoner
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Interventions
Single implant fixation with either a precontoured lateral locking plate or an intramedullary nail.
Dual implant fixation with either a lateral locking plate plus an intramedullary nail or a lateral locking plate plus a supplemental medial plate.
Locations(16)
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NCT06286670