Periprosthetic Fracture Registry (PPFx)
This registry supports international data collection and research on PPFx treatments after hip and knee arthroplasty. A registry such as this ultimately aims to provide far-reaching benefits to society including reduced morbidity and mortality, improved patient safety, improved quality of care and medical decision-maki
| Condition(s) | Periprosthetic Fractures, Periprosthetic Fracture Around Prosthetic Joint Implant |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | This registry supports international data collection and research on PPFx treatments after hip and knee arthroplasty. A registry such as this ultimately aims to provide far-reaching benefits to society including reduced morbidity and mortality, improved patient safety, improved quality of care and medical decision-making, reduced medical spending, and advances in orthopaedic science. |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years * Post-operative PPFx after total or hemi hip or total or unicondylar knee arthroplasty (including the acetabulum, femur, patella and proximal tibia) requiring * osteosynthesis alone or * component revision plus plate/nail osteosynthesis * Informed consent obtained, i.e.: * Ability of the patient or assigned representative to understand the content of the patient information / Informed Consent Form * Signed and dated EC / IRB approved written informed consent * Ability to attend post-operative follow up visits Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or women planning to conceive within the study period * Prisoner |
| Ages | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | AO Innovation Translation Center |
| Locations | Columbia, Missouri, United States; Jersey City, New Jersey, United States; Livingston, New Jersey, United States; Nashville, Tennessee, United States; Leuven, Belgium; Bogotá, Colombia (+7 more sites) |
| Start date | 2018-12-31 |
| NCT ID | NCT03378557 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03378557 |