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Randomised controlled trial comparing the LFN (Lateral Femoral Nail) to the UFN (Unreamed Femoral Nail) in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures.

Randomised controlled trial comparing the LFN (Lateral Femoral Nail) to the UFN (Unreamed Femoral Nail) in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures. - RCT LFN vs UFN

Status
Unknown
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON32898
Enrollment
100
Registered
2008-10-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-06

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

Conditions

thigh fracture upper leg fracture

Interventions

Implantation of the LFN (lateral femoral nail)

Sponsors

Sint Elisabeth Ziekenhuis
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Femoral shaft fracture (AO type 32) with the indication for an intramedullary nail

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: life expectancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Damage to the superior gluteal nerve (measured by EMG) Abduction force (measured by Biodex) Functional combined score (Oxford hip score, Oxford knee score and the Fulkeson-Shea score)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Deformities of the fracture Consolidation of the fracture VAS pain score Range of motion—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)