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Post Operative Mobility similar with Modified Smith-Petersen and Hardinge Approach
March 2013
Post Operative Mobility similar with Modified Smith-Petersen and Hardinge Approach
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does the choice of approach for hip hemiarthroplasty in geriatric patients significantly influence early postoperative outcomes? A randomized-controlled trial comparing the modified smith-petersen and hardinge approaches
J Trauma. 2011 May;70(5):1257-62Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 elderly patients with femoral neck fractures were randomized to either a group receiving a minimally invasive hemiarthroplasty (Smith-Petersen) or an invasive hemiarthroplasty (Hardinge). The results indicated that the minimally invasive procedure did not provide significant improvements in early postoperative outcomes, such as hip mobility and pain reduction. This study further indicated that ...
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