Battle of the plates: which surgery heals broken thigh bones best?
NCT ID NCT07381725
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two surgical techniques for fixing a broken thigh bone near the knee: using one metal plate on the side versus two plates. Thirty-eight adults with fresh fractures were randomly assigned to one method. Researchers measured knee function and bone healing over a year to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical procedure (single lateral plate or double plating)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that one surgical method is better for healing broken thigh bones and restoring knee function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 38 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgical risks like infection or non-union remain possible.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beni Suef University
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suweif Governorate, 62511, Egypt
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