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THA tends to improve function and decrease pain compared to HA for femoral neck fractures
August 2013
THA tends to improve function and decrease pain compared to HA for femoral neck fractures
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Total hip arthroplasty versus hemiarthroplasty for displaced femoral neck fractures in the healthy elderly: a meta-analysis and systematic review of randomized trials
Int Orthop. 2012 Aug;36(8):1549-60. Epub 2012 May 24Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
This meta-analysis identified 8 randomized trials, comparing the use of total hip arthroplasty (THA) or hemiarthroplasty (HA) for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly. The primary outcome assessed was the rate of re-operation, with secondary outcomes being mortality and dislocation rate, pain, function and quality of life. Results from the analysis indicated that THA pr...
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