Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Cemented Stem Design on Periprosthetic Bone Mass Following Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty
Lead Sponsor:
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
60+ years
Brief Summary
Total hip replacement is a common procedure for the treatment of osteoarthrosis of the hips, the aims of this study are to determine the effect of implant stem design on bone quality surrounding the i...
Detailed Description
120 patients will undergo routine hip replacements using either the C-Stem, Exeter Stem or Charnley stem implants. Patients will be clinically evaluated pre-operatively and randomised to one of the th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients must be aged 60 yrs or more uncomplicated primary or secondary osteoarthritis of the hip undergoing unilateral cemented total hip arthroplasty using a metal on polyethylene bearing couple.
Exclusion
- metabolic bone disorders, systemic disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and patients who have taken pharmacological doses of oral steroids, hormone replacement therapy, tamoxifen, calcium or vitamin D supplements within the last year. Patients with a prior history of bisphosphonates and women of child bearing age.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2004
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00293605
Start Date
January 1 2004
End Date
April 1 2011
Last Update
May 9 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Orthopaedic Department, Northern General Hospital
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, S5 7AU