Which hip surgery route is best? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT04900506
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study compares two surgical techniques (posterior SPAIRE and anterior approach) for treating broken hips in people aged 70–90. Researchers will measure recovery, muscle damage, and bone density changes in 210 participants. The goal is to see if one approach leads to better outcomes, helping surgeons choose the best method for each patient.
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Locations
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Sorlandet Hospital
Arendal, Norway
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Sorlandet hospital
Kristiansand, Norway
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical procedure (posterior SPAIRE approach vs. anterior approach)
What this could lead to
If one approach proves better, it could guide surgeons to choose the method that leads to faster recovery and fewer complications for hip fracture patients.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, single-center study, and results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups. The study is also observational in nature, so it cannot prove cause and effect.
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