Does an Additional Antirotation U-Blade (RC) Lagscrew Improve Treatment of AO/OTA (Orthopaedic Trauma Association) 31 A1-3 Fractures With Gamma 3 Nail?

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

135 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2009-01-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose was to evaluate whether the additional use of the Gamma3 ® RC Lag Screw is associated with a reduced cutout rate in patients with OTA/AO 31A1-3 inter-trochanteric fractures.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Hip Fractures

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Gamma 3 Nail

Fractures that were treated with a Gamma 3 nail

Fractures were treated with a Gamma 3 intramedullary nail

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Gamma 3 Nail + U-Blade

Fractures that were treated with a Gamma 3 nail and additional with antirotation U-blade lag screws.

Fractures were treated with a Gamma 3 intramedullary nail + U-Blade

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Interventions

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Fractures were treated with a Gamma 3 intramedullary nail

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Fractures were treated with a Gamma 3 intramedullary nail + U-Blade

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* OTA/AO 31A1-3 fractures treated with Gamma 3® Nail (Stryker Trauma Germany) and either with standard lagscrews or with the Gamma3 ® RC Lag Screw (Stryker Trauma Germany)