Early functional Results after Hemiarthroplasty for Fractured Neck Femur: A Randomized Comparison between a Minimal Invasive (DAA) and a Conventional (Watson-Jones) Approach

Early functional Results after Hemiarthroplasty for Fractured Neck Femur: A Randomized Comparison between a Minimal Invasive (DAA) and a Conventional (Watson-Jones) Approach - MIS-DAA

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00003332

Enrollment

Registered

2011-12-15

Start date

2008-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Fractured neck of femur S72.0

Interventions

Group 1: MIC DAA, implantation of a bipolar hip prosthesis via a “direct anterior approach” (DAA) access Group 2: Watson-Jones-Approach (WJA): Implantation of a bipolar hip arthoplasty via a WJA

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

65 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: fractured neck of femur< 48 hrs ago

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Inability for informed consent, other procedure than bibolar hemiarthroplasty, bedridden

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
4 item Barthel Index (Measurement of Mobility) Day 1,5,16,40	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Stand up and Go test, blood loss, complications days 1, 5, 16, 40	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSylvia Schlottau

Study Nurse, UK-SH, Campus Lübeck

schlottau@biomechatronics.de+49-451-5004730

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026