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Cemented arthroplasty leads to fewer complications for femoral neck fractures
August 2013
Cemented arthroplasty leads to fewer complications for femoral neck fractures
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Hemiarthroplasty of the Hip with and without Cement: A Randomized Clinical Trial
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Apr 4;94(7):577-83Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
160 elderly patients with displaced subcapital femoral neck fractures were randomized to receive either cemented or uncemented hemiarthroplasty. The results from 2 year follow-up indicated that patients in both groups did not significantly differ in regards to VAS pain scores; however, it was found that there was a significantly higher number of patients with subsidence in the uncemented group. Th...
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