Mattsson 2005.
Methods | Randomised using closed envelopes | |
Participants | 112 patients with an unstable trochanteric hip fracture treated with a SHS Three hospitals in Sweden Mean age: 82 years (range not stated) male: 19% Number lost to follow up: 14 (13%) | |
Interventions | Augmentation of a SHS fixation of a trochanteric fracture with calcium phosphate cement (Norian SRS) versus SHS fixation without cement. | |
Outcomes | Length of follow up: 6 months Length of surgery Operative blood loss Sliding of the SHS Cut‐out of the implant Delayed union of the fracture Loosening of the plate Reoperation Abductor strength Mortality Length of hospital stay Pain (at 1 week, 6 weeks, 6 months) Ability to rise from a chair, get of a toilet, climb a step Mobility SF36 outcome score | |
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Risk of bias | ||
Bias | Authors' judgement | Support for judgement |
Allocation concealment? | Unclear risk | B ‐ Unclear |