THA: Better short term clinical results for femoral neck fractures than hemiarthroplasty
THA: Better short term clinical results for femoral neck fractures than hemiarthroplasty
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.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
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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