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Advanced Hemiarthroplasty vs Total Hip Arthroplasty for Intracapsular Hip Fractures: A Meta-Analysis

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February 2023

Advanced Hemiarthroplasty vs Total Hip Arthroplasty for Intracapsular Hip Fractures: A Meta-Analysis

Vol: 303| Issue: 2| Number:12| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1

Have advances in surgical implants and techniques in hemiarthroplasty for intracapsular hip fractures improved patient outcomes compared to THA? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence

Surgeon. 2022 Dec;20(6): e344-e354.

Contributing Authors:
C Wek I Reichert M Gee R Foley R Ahluwalia

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Synopsis

13 randomized trials with a total of 2811 patients with intracapsular femoral neck fractures were randomized to receive a hemiarthroplasty technique using an advanced surgical implant or technique (n=1425) or a total hip arthroplasty procedure (n=1386). The primary outcome of interest was hip function, reoperation, and mortality. Secondary outcomes of interest included infection, dislocation, and ...

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