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Uncemented stems: Higher function but increased risk of late periprosthetic fracture
July 2014
Uncemented stems: Higher function but increased risk of late periprosthetic fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures: 5-year followup of a randomized trial
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2014 Apr;472(4):1291-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
223 patients (with 230 fractures) were randomized to either an uncemented femoral stem or cemented femoral stem in hemiarthroplasty for a displaced femoral neck fracture. While outcomes at 3 months and 1 year were demonstrated to be similar, this study reported on functional outcome, health-related quality of life, and complications at a median of 5 year follow-up. Harris Hip Scores were significa...
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