Orthopaedic Implant Removal

High Early Post-operative Complication Rate After Elective Aseptic Orthopedic Implant Removal of Upper and Lower Limb

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT03164408

Enrollment

1545

Registered

2017-05-23

Start date

2014-01-01

Completion date

2017-04-05

Last updated

2017-05-23

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Conditions

Complication, Postoperative, Implant Complication, Implant Site Infection

Brief summary

The necessity of orthopedic implant removal is under intense discussion and even if it is performed as an elective procedure, the risk of complications is present. Aim of the study is to identify parameters responsible for an increased risk of early post-operative complications after elective aseptic orthopedic implant removal.

Interventions

PROCEDUREOrthopaedic Implant Removal

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Inclusion criteria

Elective aseptic orthopaedic Implant removal

Exclusion criteria

Arthroplasty present infection

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Complications after implant Removal	4 weeks postoperatively

Outcome results

None listed

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