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Femoral neck fracture treatment: THA improves pain and re-operation compared to HA
August 2013
Femoral neck fracture treatment: THA improves pain and re-operation compared to HA
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Hemiarthroplasty vs primary total hip arthroplasty for displaced fractures of the femoral neck in the elderly: a meta-analysis
J Arthroplasty. 2012 Apr;27(4):583-90. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2011.07.009. Epub 2011 Sep 15Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
9 studies were included in this meta-analysis (5 RCTs and 4 quasi RCTs) to compare the outcomes of total hip arthroplasty with hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of displaced femoral neck fracture in elderly patients. A total of 1208 patients were identified from the 9 studies, with follow-up ranging from 12-156 months. Results of the analysis indicated that the use of total hip arthroplasty treatm...
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