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Long-term effects of arthroplasty vs. internal fixation in treating femoral neck fractures
November 2015
Long-term effects of arthroplasty vs. internal fixation in treating femoral neck fractures
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Does Arthroplasty Provide Better Outcomes Than Internal Fixation At Mid- and Long-term Followup? A Meta-analysis
Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2015 Aug;473(8):2672-9.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
11 randomized control trials, with a minimum of 4 years follow-up, comparing arthroplasty (either total hip arthroplasty or hemiarthroplasty) to internal fixation for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures were included for analysis. The primary purpose of the study was to determine whether treatment with arthroplasty resulted in long-term differences in mortality and/or re-operation ri...
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