Treatment of Acetabular Fractures in Elderly Patients (ACETA)

University Hospital Basel

Status: Completed

Conditions: Acetabular Fracture

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03929536

2019-00520 ch19Saxer2;

Details and patient eligibility

About

This retrospective study investigates surgical treatment of acetabular fractures in elderly patients (>60 years of age), either undergoing joint-preserving surgery or joint- replacement. 1 year- outcome with regard to mobility and autonomy is assessed.

Enrollment: 211 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 60+ years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• surgical treatment of acetabular fracture between 2009 and 2018

Exclusion criteria

• pathological fractures due to neoplasm or metastasis
• status after implantation of an endoprosthesis