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More metal, more misery: extra wires in thigh surgery linked to infections

NCT ID NCT07434258

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Istanbul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study reviewed 148 patients who had thigh bone or hip replacement-related fracture surgery using metal wires (cerclage) to hold bone pieces together. Researchers found that using more wires was linked to a higher chance of deep infections and prolonged wound drainage. The findings suggest surgeons should use the fewest wires possible to reduce infection risk.

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Study facts

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Participants

148 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2015

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients who underwent surgical treatment for femoral shaft, subtrochanteric, or periprosthetic femoral fractures at two Level I trauma centers between April 2015 and January 2025.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Skeletally mature adult patients (≥18 years old). * Diagnosis of femoral shaft, subtrochanteric, or periprosthetic femoral fractures (Vancouver Types B1, B2, and B3). * Surgical stabilization using metallic cerclage wires or cables as an adjunct to intramedullary nails or locking plates. * Minimum clinical and radiological follow-up of 12 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Open fractures (Gustilo-Anderson types I-III). * Pathological fractures secondary to malignancy. * History of active infection or septic arthritis in the ipsilateral limb prior to the index procedure. * Treatment with non-metallic polymer cables.

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Conditions

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Femoral Fractures hip fracture Postoperative Complications Surgical Wound Infection

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Biofilms Femur fracture Periprosthetic fracture of hip Periprosthetic fracture of the femur Postoperative complications Surgical site infection (SSI)

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