Outcome of Traumatic Intracapsular Neck of Femur Fractures in Patients Aged Above 60 Years Treated by Hemiarthroplasty
Journal Title: Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal - Year 2009, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Fracture of the femoral neck is one of the most common types of osteoporotic fractures. Hemiarthroplasty continues to be a good option despite current calls for total hip arthroplasty in this subset of patients. The hemiarthroplasty is less expensive and easier to perform, and can be adequately carried out in smaller hospitals with basic orthopaedic facilities staffed by general orthopaedists. Functional demands of the elderly among Asians are often less compared to similar subsets of Western population on which most comparative hip studies are based. This study was undertaken to investigate the outcome for femoral neck fractures treated with conventional hemiarthroplasty. The authors hope to provide information based on local data as a reference for our doctors and patients.
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S Harjeet, A Suhail, Y Shahril, O Masbah
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