A prospective, multi-center, randomized controlled study was conducted to validate the safety and effectiveness of employing the medial augmentation technique (incorporating the dynamic condylar screw and medial support plate) supplemented with bone grafting for the treatment of old femoral neck fractures.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
400
Using "cannulated compression screws + iliac bone graft" technique to treat old femoral neck fractures
Using "DCS + medial support plate + iliac bone graft" technique to treat old femoral neck fractures
Chinese PLA General Hosptial
Beijing, China
Fracture healing rate
Time frame: 1 year
Femoral head necrosis
Commonly used imaging tools include X-rays, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and Computerized Tomography (CT). X-rays are the most commonly employed assessment tool, capable of displaying the morphology of the femoral head and whether the bone structure is normal. MRI and CT can provide more detailed images, aiding in the determination of the extent and range of femoral head necrosis.
Time frame: 1 year
Harris score
The Harris Score (Harris Hip Score, HHS) is a widely used scale for evaluating hip joint function and patient quality of life, often applied to assess the outcomes of hip replacement surgery or other treatments for hip joint diseases. It covers four main aspects: pain level, functional activity, joint range of motion, and hip joint deformity. The total score ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 being the best possible condition, indicating complete normalcy of hip joint function.
Time frame: 1 year
VAS score
The VAS score (Visual Analog Scale) is a commonly used tool for quantifying pain assessment that is suitable for measuring various degrees of pain. The VAS score typically employs a straight line 10 centimeters long (or an equivalent visual scale), with each end marked as "No Pain" and "Most Intense Pain" respectively. A straight line 10 centimeters long (or an equivalent visual scale) is often utilized, with each end labeled as "No Pain" and "Most Intense Pain."
Time frame: 1 year
Complications
Focusing on perioperative complications in patients, indications and symptoms of incision infection, including redness, swelling, drainage, and fever, should be carefully monitored. The incidence and severity of infection cases should be recorded and analyzed to evaluate the risk factors for postoperative infection and the effectiveness of preventive strategies. Unplanned reoperations should be recorded, including cases of primary surgery failure, development of complications, or other situations necessitating further surgical intervention. Detailed records of the causes, timing, and outcomes of reoperations will help evaluate the reliability of surgical techniques and internal fixation devices. Additionally, other postoperative complications, such as femoral head necrosis, repositioning of fracture ends, fixation loosening and breakage, should be meticulously recorded and observed.
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Time frame: 1 year