Dual Implant Versus Single Implant Distal End of Femur

Description

This research study is being conducted to examine the effect of two versus one fixation device for fixation of distal femur fractures.

Conditions

Femur Fracture

Talk to us

Study Overview

On this page

Study Details

Study overview

This research study is being conducted to examine the effect of two versus one fixation device for fixation of distal femur fractures.

Pilot for Dual Implant Versus Single Implant Distal End of Femur (pDISIDE Femur)

Dual Implant Versus Single Implant Distal End of Femur

Condition
Femur Fracture
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Rochester

Mayo Clinic Minnesota, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

For general information about clinical research, read Learn About Studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • * 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.
  • * 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.

Ages Eligible for Study

60 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Mayo Clinic,

Brandon Yuan, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic

Study Record Dates

2025-09