Femoral Neck Fractures
Conditions
Brief summary
Total Hip Arthroplasty is equal to or better than Hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly-elderly
Detailed description
Total Hip Arthroplasty is equal to or better alternative to Hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly-elderly (patients 80 years and over).
Interventions
Sponsors
Danderyd Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
80 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Acute displaced femoral neck fracture of hip (Garden classification 3-4) * Independent walker with or without walking aides * Patient willing to participate in the study and give written consent.
Exclusion criteria
* Fracture older than 36 hours before admission * Osteoarthritis in the fractured hip * Rheumatoid arthritis in the fractured hip * Pathological fractures * Contraindication for hip arthroplasty surgery * Not suitable for inclusion for other reasons e.g. substance abuse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Harris hip score | 2 years | The hip specific outcome score Harris hip score at 2 years will be the main outcome variable |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EQ-5D | 2 years | Health-related quality of life at 2 years |
| Adverse events | 2 years | All hip related adverse events at 2 years |
| Harris hip score | 4 years | Harris hip score at 4 years |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed