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Automated V Manual Impactor Study
Sponsor: Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Summary
This study investigates the use of an automated impactor device in total hip arthroplasty versus manual malleting method and the physiological strain on the surgeon. This study will be a randomized, prospective, multicenter study involving fellowship-trained arthroplasty surgeons. Each participating surgeon will contribute data from 50 primary, elective THA cases, using the HAMMR powered impactor in 25 cases and manual impaction in 25 cases.
Official title: Do Quantifiable Differences in Physiologic Stress Exist in Surgeons When Comparing the Use of a Powered Femoral Impactor Versus Manual Impaction in Total Hip Arthroplasty?
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2025-03-25
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2025-04-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Automated Impaction (HAMMR)
For cases that are randomized to the automated impaction HAMMR group, the surgeon will utilize an automated impactor device for impaction of the implant during total hip arthroplasty.
Manual Malleting
For cases that are randomized to the manual malleting group, the surgeon will utilize a mallet for impaction of the implant during total hip arthroplasty.
Locations (1)
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States