Status:

UNKNOWN

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) Study: Implantation of a Hip Resurfacing Endoprosthesis

Lead Sponsor:

Technische Universität Dresden

Conditions:

Arthritis

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is the investigation of the functional and radiological results and subjective patient outcome after the implantation of a hip resurfacing endoprosthesis (Birmingham hip resu...

Detailed Description

High volumetric wear of polyethylene was the main factor in periprosthetic bone resorption and failure of historic hip resurfacing prosthesis. Metal-on-metal devices reduce the wear substantially and ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Clinical and radiological signs of coxarthritis
  • Implantation of a total hip replacement indicated
  • Informed consent

Exclusion

  • Osteoporosis
  • Tumor
  • Acute infection
  • Higher grade congenital dysplasia of the hip
  • Pregnancy

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2005

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

December 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

300 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00180206

Start Date

January 1 2005

End Date

December 1 2008

Last Update

January 16 2006

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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital, Technical University of Dresden

Dresden, Germany, 01307