Femoral neck fracture hip fracture
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Aged over 60 years - Impacted/non-displaced femoral neck fracture, Garden 1-2 - Informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Aged under 60 years - Displaced femoral neck fracture, Garden 3-4 - Severe arthritis of the involved hip - Rheumatoid arthritis - Pathological fracture - Pre-existent immobility - No informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Rotation and translation as determined on RSA radiographs in relation to type of implant used: DHS or 3 cannulated hip screws. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of micromotion in relation to the position of the femoral head screw(s). Bone density. Local adverse events (cut-out, implant failure). | — |
Countries
Netherlands