Hip replacement showdown: which surgery gets seniors back on their feet faster?
NCT ID NCT07409909
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two types of hip replacement surgery in active elderly patients who broke their hip. One group received a total hip replacement (replacing the ball and socket), while the other had a partial replacement (replacing only the ball). The goal was to see which surgery leads to better function and recovery. The study included 40 patients aged 65 and older with a specific type of hip fracture.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Total hip arthroplasty (full hip replacement) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty (partial hip replacement)
- What this could lead to
- If this trial shows one surgery is clearly better, it could help surgeons choose the best option for active older patients with a broken hip, leading to faster recovery and better mobility.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 40 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The two surgeries have different risks, like infection, dislocation, or need for a second surgery.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Medicine, for Girls, Al-Zhar University, Egpyt
Cairo, Egypt
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