Battle of the bone fixes: which surgery wins for tough thigh breaks?

NCT ID NCT07542249

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two surgical techniques for fixing severe fractures of the thigh bone just above the knee. Forty patients will receive either a nail placed through the knee joint or two metal plates on the bone. The goal is to see which method leads to better knee function and healing in the short term.

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Conditions

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Femoral Fractures, Distal

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Benha university

    Banhā, Egypt

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