Fracture, Evaluation, Management and Understanding Research (FEMUR) Study

Aim: To understand the management provided for different types of femur fractures that are admitted to hospitals globally, and the outcomes for patients with these fractures.

Objectives:

1. To audit mortality, morbidity, and mobility outcomes 30 days after admission with femur fractures globally
2. To describe the management of femur fractures in hospitals globally

In comparing outcomes by management received, facility type, and global location, we will provide data to inform health system planning and utility for global advocacy.

For further information on our study, please read our FEMUR Study Protocol [PDF, 64kb]

• Femur Protocol French Version [PDF, 143kb]
• Femur Protocol Portugese version [PDF, 251kb]
• Femur Protocol Italian version [Word, 60kb]
• Femur Protocol Spanish version [Word, 58kb]

International Core Team (Accessible version):

• Professor Celia Gregson - University of Bristol
• Professor Abebe Bekele - University of Global Health Equity
• Professor Jean Claude Byiringiro - University of Rwanda
• Professor Junaid Razzak - The Aga Khan University
• Professor Masood Umer - The Aga Khan University
• Professor Kathryn Chu - Stellenbosch University
• Ms Johnelize Louw - Stellenbosch University
• Professor Stephen Tabiri - University for Development Studies
• Dr Napoleon Sam - University for Development Studies
• Professor Simon Graham - University of Oxford
• Professor Justine Davies - University of Birmingham
• Dr Leila Ghalichi - University of Birmingham

National Leads

We are looking for a clinician who has connections with hospitals that manage femur fractures. As the national lead you will identify hospital leads and help with the ethics approvals as needed.

The National Leads Registration Form is now available - check the FEMUR National Leads Registration link for further information.

Hospital Leads

We are looking for a motivated individual who can help us recruit hospital leads and national leads. Check your country's national lead. They will manage a hospital data collection team comprising of up to 5 members.

Register online to join us today.

The Hospital Leads Registration Form is now available - check the FEMUR Hospital Leads Registration link for further information.

Prospective Participants

Case Report Forms

For further information on the reporting on patient femur fractures, please see our case report forms.

1. Case Report Form [Word, 229kb]
2. Case Report Form Italian Version [PDF, 160kb]

Case Report Form Explained [Word, 157kb]

Participant Information Sheet

For patients enrolled in the study please download our participant information sheets

1. Participant Information Sheet [Word, 44kb]

Consent Forms

For patients enrolled in the study please download our consent forms

1. Consent Form [Word, 47kb]

Data Provider Forms

FEMUR Study Data Provider Agreement [Word, 89kb]
Data Transfer Agreement [PDF, 232kb]
Data Sharing Recommendations [Word, 72kb]

REDCap

REDCap User Manual [Word, 3.50mb]

• National leads registration link
• WhatsApp link for all National Leads: NationalLead_WhatsAPP
• Hospital lead registration link:
• WhatsApp link for all Hospital Leads: HospitalLead_WhatsAPP

Email femurstudy@gmail.com for more information.