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THA: Better short term clinical results for femoral neck fractures than hemiarthroplasty

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November 2014

THA: Better short term clinical results for femoral neck fractures than hemiarthroplasty

Vol: 3| Issue: 11| Number:57| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Total Hip Arthroplasty and Hemiarthroplasty in Mobile, Independent Patients with a Displaced Intracapsular Fracture of the Femoral Neck

J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2006 Dec;88(12):2583-9.

Contributing Authors:
RP Baker B Squires MF Gargan AND GC BANNISTER

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Synopsis

81 mobile, independent patients with displaced intracapsular fractures of the femoral neck were randomized to receive total hip arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty to compare the overall effectiveness of each treatment. After a mean follow-up of 3 years, the patients who received total hip arthroplasty displayed significantly better short term walking distances and Oxford hip scores, and fewer compli...

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