Dual Implant Versus Single Implant Distal End of Femur

Overview

About this study

The study objective is to determine the difference in outcomes for patients over 60 years of age with a displaced distal femur fracture treated with dual distal femur implants (dual plate or IMN/plate) vs. a single distal femur implant (plate or IMN).

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patient age 60 years or greater.
  • Femur fracture distal to the femoral diaphysis.
  • Operative treatment within 72 hours of presenting to the treating hospital.
  • Patient was previously ambulatory.
  • Fracture amendable to either single or dual implant fixation.
  • Informed consent can be obtained from the patient, family member, or power of attorney.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Associated major lower extremity fracture.
  • Ongoing infection.
  • History of metabolic bone disease (Paget's, etc).
  • Pathologic fracture.
  • Open fracture.
  • Severe cognitive impairment (Six Item Screener with 3 or more errors).
  • Stage 5 Parkinson's disease.
  • Significant femoral bone loss requiring planned staged bone grafting.
  • Vascular injury.

Eligibility last updated 4/26/22. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Brandon Yuan, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Riley Voll

(507) 284-5445

Voll.Riley@mayo.edu

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