In this study we will monitor changes in bone mineral densities after intracapsular femoral neck fractures treated with a dynamic hip screw.
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Brief title
Condition
- Fractures
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Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Changes in bone mineral density measured with Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry
in several regions of interest in the hip treated with a dynamic hip screw as a
treatment for an intracapsular femoral neck fracture.
Secondary outcome
-Complications
Background summary
Intracapsular femoral neck fractures are common and are often treated with a
dynamic hip screw in relatively young patients (<60 years). Complications as a
cut-out or osteonecrosis of the femoral head after treatment with a dynamic hip
screw still occur. The reason for these complications are possibly caused by
bone remodeling around the dynamic hip screw and within the femoral head.
Therefore, early detection of changes in bone density is needed. Literature
regarding bone remodeling around the dynamic hip screw is scarce.
Study objective
In this study we will monitor changes in bone mineral densities after
intracapsular femoral neck fractures treated with a dynamic hip screw.
Study design
In this exploratory prospective study, we will include 25 patients with an
intracapsular femoral neck fracture treated with a dynamic hip screw.
Study burden and risks
Four extra Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry*s will be performed. Visits to the
hospital are needed. A disadvantage is the extra, limited, radiation.
Wagnerlaan 55
AD Arnhem 6815 AD
NL
Wagnerlaan 55
AD Arnhem 6815 AD
NL
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Inclusion criteria
Patients are eligible to participate if they are diagnosed with an
intracapsular femoral neck fracture and are treated with a dynamic hip screw.
Exclusion criteria
Patients are excluded from this study if the affected hip has a history of
osteonecrosis of the femoral head, Perthes, osteoarthritis (Kellgren and
Lawrence score III or IV) or a previous operation. Furthermore, patients that
did not fully weight-bear the operated hip preoperatively will be excluded too.
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Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL74196.091.20 |
| Other | NTR-nummer: NL8649 |