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Geriatric Distal Femur

Single Impact Versus Dual Implant Fixation of Distal Femur Extra Articular and Complete Articular Fractures in Geriatric Patients

Who can join

Ages 55 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age greater than or equal to 55 years
* Surgically treated displaced distal femur extra articular or complete articular fractures

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with injury features that preclude treatment with 2 implants
* Patients unlikely to follow-up due to homelessness, or planning follow up at another institution
* Body Mass Index (BMI) \> 40
* Injury due to ground level fall
* Patient that speaks neither English or Spanish
* Patients with multisystem injuries that could preclude return to work
* \< 55 years of age
* Prisoner

About the study

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare two types of surgical fixation in patients with specific kinds of distal femur fractures. The main questions it aims to answer is which operation for distal femur fractures is better for efficient return to work and everyday activities.

What is being tested

• Single Implant Fixation (procedure)
• Dual Implant Fixation (procedure)

Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Participants: 256 · Started: Aug 23, 2026

Contact the study team

• Laurence Kempton, M.D. · Phone: 7042553035

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07237191

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Distal Femoral Fractures

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.