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Cemented hemiarthroplasty superior to uncement treatment for intracapsular hip fractures
August 2013
Cemented hemiarthroplasty superior to uncement treatment for intracapsular hip fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for intracapsular hip fractures: A randomised controlled trial in 400 patients
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2010 Jan;92(1):116-22.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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Martyn Parker speaks on cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty.
Synopsis
400 patients (older than 60 yr old) with displaced intra-capsular fracture of the proximal femur were randomized to be managed with by either cemented or uncemented hemiarthroplasty. At the 5 year follow up period, the cemented hemiarthroplasty was found superior to uncemented hemiarthroplasty, with superior reductions in pain and greater mobility with cemented prosthesis.
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