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Similar outcomes for lateral vs posterior approach for hemiarthroplasty in hip fracture

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December 2015

Similar outcomes for lateral vs posterior approach for hemiarthroplasty in hip fracture

Vol: 4| Issue: 12| Number:49| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Lateral versus posterior approach for insertion of hemiarthroplasties for hip fractures: A randomised trial of 216 patients

Injury. 2015 Jun;46(6):1023-7

Contributing Authors:
MJ Parker

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Synopsis

216 patients with an intracapsular hip fracture were randomized to either a lateral or posterior approach for the insertion of a cemented hemiarthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to determine the optimal approach for hemiarthroplasty in hip fracture surgery. Findings showed comparable outcomes in terms of mortality, degree of residual pain and recovered walking ability between the two surgi...

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