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THA provides long-term benefits to elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures
April 2013
THA provides long-term benefits to elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures
Study Type:Systematic review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Meta-analysis comparing total hip arthroplasty with hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of displaced neck of femur fracture
J Arthroplasty. 2009 Apr;24(3):400-6. Epub 2008 Aug 12.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
This meta-analysis and systematic review identified 3 randomized controlled trials that had adequate data and compared THA to HA as treatment for displaced femoral neck fractures. A total of 407 patients were available for analysis (THA=197, HA=210). Although the results from this analysis demonstrated that THA resulted in a reduced likelihood of undergoing revision surgery, increased mobility, le...
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