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Improved hip function with THR versus hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture
August 2013
Improved hip function with THR versus hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A randomised controlled trial comparing bipolar hemiarthroplasty with total hip replacement for displaced intracapsular fractures of the femoral neck in elderly patients
J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2007 Feb;89(2):160-5.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
120 patients with an acute displaced intracapsular fracture of the femoral neck were randomized to either receive a total hip replacement or hemiarthroplasty, to compare improvements in function between these procedures. The results at both the 4 and 12 month follow up periods indicated that hip function was greatly improved in those patients who underwent a THR, when compared to a hemiarthroplast...
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