Antibiotic-Loaded Cement Versus Non-Antibiotic-Loaded Cement in Hip Prosthesis Surgery for Proximal Femur Fractures

This study looks at using special cement with antibiotics in hip surgery to see if it helps prevent infections better than regular cement. It will involve 450 older adults who have certain types of hip fractures. The researchers want to know if the infections are less, if the hip implant stays stable, and how much it costs. The study is randomized, meaning participants are chosen by chance, and blinded, meaning neither the doctors nor patients know which cement is used. It is done at IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele.

• The study is only for people older than 65 with specific hip fractures.
• Participants cannot join if they have certain other fractures, blood problems, kidney issues, or allergies to the antibiotic.
• Participants must agree and sign a consent form to take part in the study.

Key Points:

• Participants must be 65 or older with certain hip fractures.
• Consent is needed, and participants will not know which cement they receive.
• Exclusion includes kidney issues or certain blood problems.