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A Clinical Investigation of Recovery Following Hip Resurfacing or Total Hip Arthroplasty

Information source: Biomet, Inc.
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on June 20, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.

Condition(s) targeted: Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Arthritis; Traumatic Arthritis

Intervention: Hip Resurfacing System (Device); M2a-Magnum™ Large Metal Articulation (Device)

Phase: N/A

Status: Active, not recruiting

Sponsored by: Biomet Orthopedics, Inc.

Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to compare early functional outcomes in patients undergoing hip resurfacing and total hip arthroplasty with the M2a-Magnum™ using more objective measures of function.

Clinical Details

Official title: Functional Recovery Following Hip Resurfacing or Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Matched By Age, Gender, and Activity Level

Study design: Treatment, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Parallel Assignment

Primary outcome: Functional Tests

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients requiring hip arthroplasty

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients with sensory, neurological, or general health conditions that alter

perception of their limb in space

- Patients with vestibular disorders

Locations and Contacts

Biomet Orthopedics, Inc., Warsaw, Indiana 46581, United States
Additional Information

Starting date: June 2007
Ending date: September 2010
Last updated: December 21, 2007

Page last updated: June 20, 2008

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