Comparison of Sliding Hip Screw to Intra Medullary Nailing in the Treatment of Intertrochanteric Hip Fracture

NCT03906032 NA COMPLETED

Shortening of the abductor lever arm is a particular concern with the SHS, and the resultant biomechanical alterations may impair gait, including decreased cadence, gait speed and increased double support time on the injured side. The use of an IM nail device may reduce shortening and improve functional parameters in this patient cohort

Details

Lead sponsor	University Hospital Waterford
Phase	NA
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	150
Start date	Tue Apr 02 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Completion	Wed Jul 02 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Conditions

• Hip Fractures
• Gait, Unsteady
• Function

Interventions

• TFNA IM Nail
• Sliding hip screw

Countries

Ireland