The Viability of Short Stems in Total Hip Arthroplasty

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Conditions studied: Osteoarthritis of Hip

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the viability of short femoral stems as an alternative to standard-length stems in total hip arthroplasty.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02577822

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

60

Starts

2013-10-01

Expected to finish

2019-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-01-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Must require a total hip arthroplasty.
• Ages 18-85 years, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or pathology

You may not qualify if…

• This study excludes any populations at risk.
• Minors, as well as any persons unable to consent, will not be eligible.

Where it is running

• Northwestern Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery — Chicago, Illinois, United States

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