Cemented compared to uncemented femoral stems in total hip replacement for displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly: study protocol for a single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (CHANCE-trial).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Total hip replacement (THR) is the preferred method for the active and lucid elderly patient with a displaced femoral neck fracture (FNF). But controversy still exists regarding using cemented or uncemented stem in these patients. The aim of this study is to compare a cemented and uncemented femoral stem in patients 65-79 years treated surgically with THR for displaced FNF.

Methods/design

In a single-centre, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial, we will include 140 patients aged 65-79 years with an acute displaced FNF and randomize them in a 1:1 ratio to a cemented tapered or a uncemented tapered hydroxyapatite - coated femoral stem. A cemented cup will be used in both groups. The patients will be blinded for allocation. The primary endpoints will be the in

SUBMITTER: Chammout G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5028918 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature