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Taperloc Complete Microplasty vs Taperloc Complete Standard: Randomized Controlled Study on Bone Mineral Density

Taperloc Complete Microplasty vs Taperloc Complete Standard: Randomized Controlled Study on Bone Mineral Density

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02087436
Acronym
taperloc
Enrollment
100
Registered
2014-03-14
Start date
2013-03-31
Completion date
2019-12-31
Last updated
2020-01-09

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

Conditions

Avascular Necrosis, Legg-Perthes Disease, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Traumatic Arthritis

Brief summary

The primary purpose of this study is to measure the postoperative changes in bone mineral density, comparing the Taperloc Complete Reduced Distal Microplasty stem and the standard length Taperloc Complete Reduced Distal stem.

Detailed description

The Taperloc Microplasty cementless stem is designed to transmit load to the proximal femur, thereby preserving bone density, and preventing long term instability and loosening secondary to proximal bone resorption. The primary aim of this study is therefore to compare the postoperative changes in bone density with the Taperloc Microplasty stem, using the standard length Taperloc stem as a control. In addition, the Taperloc stem has historically had a neck angle of 138°. There have been criticisms that this neck angle is too high for the typical Korean population. The newer Taperloc Complete system (both Microplasty and standard length) has a neck angle of 133°. A secondary aim is Occurrence ratio of thigh pain difference between Microplasty and standard stem in Korean Population

Interventions

DEVICETaperloc Complete Microplasty

Taperloc Complete Microplsty cementless stem is designed to transmit load to the proximal femur, thereby preserving bone density, and preventing long term instability and loosening secondary to proximal bone resorption.

DEVICETaperloc Complete Standard

Taperloc Complete Standard is designed after the philosophy of a flat tapered wedge. It has evolved to incorporate the Reduced Distal and Microplasty stems to better address all patient anatomies, and facilitate multiple surgical techniques.

Sponsors

Zimmer Biomet
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients suitable for primary Total Hip Replacement Patients with degenerative joint disease (inflammatory or non-inflammatory) or any of the composite diagnoses of: 1. Osteoarthritis 2. Avascular necrosis 3. Legg Perthes 4. Rheumatoid Arthritis 5. Diastrophic variant 6. Fused hip 7. Sequelae of Slipped capital epiphysis 8. Traumatic arthritis 9. Patients aged over 20 10. Patients must be able to understand instructions and be willing to return for follow-up

Exclusion criteria

* Absolute contraindications include: infection, sepsis, and osteomyelitis. Relative contraindications include: 1. uncooperative patient or patient with neurologic disorders who are incapable of following directions, 2. Small Femoral canal 2\) Severe osteoporosis (Patients over 65 years old) 3) metabolic disorders which may impair bone formation, 4) osteomalacia, 5) distant foci of infections which may spread to the implant site, 6) rapid joint destruction, marked bone loss or bone resorption apparent on roentgenogram, and 7) vascular insufficiency, muscular atrophy, or neuromuscular disease. 8) pregnancy 9) Fracture of the pelvis 10) Subcapital fractures

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Bone Mineral Density1 yearevaluate bone mineral density around the implant

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Radiographic Evaluation,2 yearsRadiographic measurements of stability and fixation
VAS Score2 yearsThe measurement of pain intensity
Modified Harris Hip Score2 years* Over all Survivorship * Harris Hip Score
Radiographic Evaluation1 yearRadiographic measurements of stability and fixation
Bone Mineral DensityImmediate post-op(2 - 4Weeks)* Two X-ray beams with different energy levels are aimed at the patient's bones. * DEXA * evaluate the bone mineral density around the implant

Countries

South Korea

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026