New plate technique shows promise for tough hip fractures

NCT ID NCT07170280

Completed Disease control Sponsor: Mahmoud Fahmy Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a special surgical plate to fix a hard-to-treat type of hip socket fracture. Twenty-five adults received the surgery, and doctors tracked their bone healing and hip function for up to 4 years. The goal was to see if this plate helps patients recover better than other methods.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Direct infrapectineal plate fixation (a surgical metal plate placed inside the pelvis to stabilize a hip socket fracture)
What this could lead to: If this surgical technique proves effective, it could become a standard way to fix a difficult type of hip socket fracture, helping patients regain better hip function.
What could go wrong: This is a small study with only 25 patients and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like infection, bleeding, and nerve damage.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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TRAUMA (INCLUDING FRACTURES)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cairo University

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11562, Egypt

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