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Better hip function and quality of life with hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture
August 2013
Better hip function and quality of life with hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Hemiarthroplasty or internal fixation for intracapsular displaced femoral neck fractures: randomised controlled trial
BMJ. 2007 Dec 15;335(7632):1251-4. Epub 2007 Dec 4.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
222 patients (165 women) with displaced intracapsular femoral neck fracture were randomized to receive one of two surgical procedures. 112 patients received the closed reduction and two parallel screws procedure, while 110 patients received the bipolar cemented hemiarthroplasty. Results demonstrated that hemiarthroplasty produced better functional outcomes and better ratings of health-related qual...
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