De-threaded Screw Fixation of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses – Comp
Research type
Research Study
Full title
De-threaded Screw Fixation of Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphyses – Comparison with standard screw fixation- is there any difference at skeletal maturity? A Prospective, case controlled cohort study comparing outcomes after treatment.
IRAS ID
198749
Contact name
NICOLAS NICOLAOU
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 4 months, 26 days
Research summary
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis is a common condition leading to pain and early onset arthritis in a young group of patients as a result of a problem that affects the shape of the hip joint . Treatment is aimed at preventing this condition from worsening and relieving the pain that occurs during the disease process. The treatment traditionally used worldwide is fixation of the ball of the hip with a single screw that limits further growth.Screws that allow on-going growth while at the same time preventing further slippage have not been used widely and are coming under increasing scrutiny as a better option for treatment. There are no studies comparing these two methods directly. This condition is important to treat as it is a major cause of early onset of arthritis.
At Sheffield Children's Hospital, both methods have been used for many years for this condition. This study, which will be carried out at Sheffield Children's Hospital,aims to answer the following question: Is there a difference in function and shape of the hip joint between these two methods of fixation? This question is important as it will identify which is the better treatment for future patients.
Patients eligible for the study will include those who have had treatment for this condition at Sheffield Children's Hospital, and who have now finished growth.
The study will take about one year to complete, and each person participating in the study will attend a 40 minute clinical review where they will be asked to complete a questionnaire regarding their hip function, and have their hips examined by a doctor.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Sheffield Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/YH/0127
Date of REC Opinion
29 Apr 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion