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Arthroplasty more clinically and cost-effective than reduction & fixation for hip fracture
August 2013
Arthroplasty more clinically and cost-effective than reduction & fixation for hip fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Randomized Comparison of Reduction and Fixation, Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty, and Total Hip Arthroplasty
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 Feb;88(2):249-60Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
299 healthy older patients with displaced intracapsular fractures were randomised to undergo one of three surgical procedures. The three methods of treatment were reduction and fixation, bipolar hemiarthroplasty with cement, and total hip replacement with cement. The primary outcomes were hip function, clinical results, and healthcare costs. The results of this study indicated that the arthroplast...
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