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The Hip Fracture Surgical Approach Trial
Sponsor: Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Summary
The HIFSAT study will compare the standard direct lateral approach to hemiarthroplasty to a new muscle sparing approach (SPAIRE) in femoral neck fracture patients.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
476
Start Date
2024-04-30
Completion Date
2028-03-30
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Direct lateral approach
The hip joint is approached from laterally, and parts of the gluteus medius tendon is released from the greater trochanter before the hip joint is entered from the anterior side.
SPAIRE
The hip joint is entered from posterior, and the approach preserves the external rotators of the hip joint.
Locations (1)
Diakonhjemmet Hospital
Oslo, Norway