Antibiotic-Loaded Cement Versus Non-Antibiotic-Loaded Cement in Hip Prosthesis Surgery for Proximal Femur Fractures
Status:
RECRUITING
Trial end date:
2025-12-30
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The study aims to determine if antibiotic-loaded cement reduces post-surgery infection rates compared to non-antibiotic cement. The trial involves 450 elderly patients with specific hip fractures, assessing infection incidence, implant stability, and associated costs. This randomized, blinded study is conducted by IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele.