Rim Plate vs. Buttress Plate for Acetabular Fractures

This study is comparing two surgical methods for fixing a broken hip socket (acetabular posterior wall fracture). One method uses a pelvic reconstruction plate with screws placed through the plate (Rim Plate group). The other method uses a buttress plate without these extra screws (Buttress Plate group). Researchers want to see if the Rim Plate method leads to better healing, less joint damage, and improved function. You may be able to join if you are between 18 and 65 years old, have a recent hip socket fracture from an injury, and can have surgery within 14 days. The study will look at how well the bone heals, any displacement of the broken bone, and how much space is lost in the joint after 12 months.

Study design
This study plans to enroll 60 participants. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two surgical groups.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Participants will be followed for 12 months after surgery to check on healing and joint health.

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NCT06409559

Rim Plate to Buttress Plate for Posterior Wall Acetabular Fractures With and Without Inter-fragmentary Screws

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalTreatment
University of Cincinnati
~60 participants
Updated 2026-05-04 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Pelvic reconstruction plate without interfragmentary screwsPelvic reconstruction plate with interfragmentary screws

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Displacement of posterior wall acetabular fragment
Measured over 12 months
+2 more outcomes measured
Acetabular Fracture

NCT06409559

Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

    Cincinnati, Ohiostudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

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  • Displacement of posterior wall acetabular fragment12 months

    Measured on immediate post-op CT and compared to measurement one year post-op

  • Healing of the posterior wall fragment12 months

    Measured on immediate post-op CT and compared to measurement one year post-op

  • Articular space loss12 months

    Degree and extent of articular space loss (chondrolysis)