Osteoarthritis, Hip
Conditions
Keywords
Total Hip Arthroplasty, Bone Loss, Femoral Remodeling, Bone mineral density, THA, DXA, DEXA, Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry
Brief summary
This study compares the change in bone density which occurs after hip replacement with different femoral stem devices.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Minimum age 20 years, maximum age 80 years * Osteoarthritis of the hip * Elective THA * Signed Informed Consent
Exclusion criteria
* Osteoporosis * Revisions * Clinically obese (\>40 body mass index \[BMI\]) * Femoral dysplasia * Trochanteric osteotomy * Inflammatory arthritis * Breast-feeding, pregnancy, or women of childbearing potential without documentation of a negative pregnancy test and not utilizing contraception * Patients with a history of having taken or currently taking bisphosphonates, PTH, fluoride therapy or strontium ranelate or patients taking other chronic medications that in the investigator's opinion are known to affect bone mineral density in a substantial way * Patients with severe medical condition(s) that in the view of the investigator prohibits participation in the study * Use of other investigational agent in the last 30 days * Unable to sign Informed Consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Femoral bone mineral density | Baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years post-operative | Change in bone mineral density (BMD) as measured by DXA imaging. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Harris Hip Score (HHS) | Pre-operative, 6 weeks, 6 months, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 years post-operative | Hip functional outcomes will be assessed using the Harris Hip Score. |
Countries
United States