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BMJ, 2007
Objective To compare the functional results after displaced fractures of the femoral neck treated with internal fixation or hemiarthroplasty. Design Randomised trial with blinding of assessments of functional results. Setting University hospital. Participants 222 patients; 165 (74%) women, mean age 83 years. Inclusion criteria were age above 60, ability to walk before the fracture, and no major hip pathology, regardless of cognitive function. Interventions Closed reduction and two parallel screws (112 patients) and bipolar cemented hemiarthroplasty (110 patients). Follow-up at 4, 12, and 24 months. Main outcome measures Hip function (Harris hip score), health related quality of life (Eq-5d), activities of daily living (Barthel index). In all cases high scores indicate better function. Results Mean Harris hip score in the hemiarthroplasty group was 8.2 points higher (95% confidence interval 2.8 to 13.5 points, P=0.003) at four months and 6.7 points (1.5 to 11.9 points, P=0.01) higher at 12 months. Mean Eq-5d index score at 24 months was 0.13 higher in the hemiarthroplasty group (0.01 to 0.25, P=0.03). The Eq-5d visual analogue scale was 8.7 points higher in the hemiarthroplasty group after 4 months (1.9 to 15.6, P=0.01). After 12 and 24 months the percentage scoring 95 or 100 on the Barthel index was higher in the hemiarthroplasty group (relative risk 0.67, 0.47 to 0.95, P=0.02. and 0.63, 0.42 to 0.94, P=0.02, respectively). Complications occurred in 56 (50%) patients in the internal fixation group and 16 (15%) in the hemiarthroplasty group (3.44, 2.11 to 5.60, P<0.001). In each group 39 patients (35%) died within 24 months (0.98, 0.69 to 1.40, P=0.92) Conclusions Hemiarthroplasty is associated with better functional outcome than internal fixation in treatment of displaced fractures of the femoral neck in elderly patients. Trial registration NCT00464230.
Displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly: hemiarthroplasty versus total hip arthroplasty
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2006
The incidence of femoral neck fracture among the elderly in the United States is expected to increase dramatically because of the anticipated explosion in the population aged 65 years and older, increased life expectancy, and the rising incidence of osteoporosis. The resulting public health implications may be significant, with annual hospital admissions resulting from hip fracture projected to increase to 700,000 by 2050, and with annual spending on hip fracture care expected to exceed 15 billion dollars within a few years. The decision to perform internal fixation, unipolar hemiarthroplasty, bipolar hemiarthroplasty, or THA must be based on patient mental status, living arrangement, level of independence and activity, and bone and joint quality.
IP innovative publication pvt. ltd, 2019
Introduction: Globally about 70% of the hip fractures are due to the neck of femur fracture. Surgical management has proved to be clinically and functionally superior to conservative immobilization. Hence the study is to assess the optimal treatment modality for the treatment of neck of femur fractures. Materials and Methods: The present study is an analytical cross-sectional study. About 70 patients diagnosed with unstable neck of femur fractures who were treated with total hip replacement as 35 cases (Group 1) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty as 35 cases (Group 2). The study duration was from April 2016 to September 2018. Results: The female population was also found to be more prone for fractures in both -THR group (65%) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty group (60%). The mean duration of stay in the hospital is lower in the THR group (6 days) when compared with the bipolar hemiarthroplasty group (8 days). The mean time till full weight bearing walking (days) was observed to be significantly reduced in the THR group (2.73 days) when compared with the bipolar hemiarthroplasty group (3 days). The mean mortality rate in the THR group (3.3%) was observed to be lower than the bipolar hemiarthroplasty group (5.5%). Conclusion: Total hip replacement, however is observed to be superior to bipolar hemiarthroplasty in terms of duration of hospital stay, immediate full-weight bearing walking and better functional outcomes with fewer complications.
Arthroplasty versus internal fixation for femoral neck fractures in the elderly
Strategies in trauma and limb reconstruction (Online), 2011
We studied 140 patients with femoral neck fractures treated from January 1999 to December 2006. There were 68 men and 72 women with a mean age of 72 years (range 60-80 years). Seventy patients were treated with closed reduction and internal fixation (group A), and 70 patients with hip arthroplasty (group B). The duration of surgery, length of hospitalization, complications, postoperative Harris hip score, and need for reoperation were recorded. Group B had significantly higher blood loss, increased surgical time and length of hospitalization compared to group A patients. The Harris hip score was significantly higher in group B at the 3, 6, and 12-month follow-up evaluations; however, the differences were no longer significant at the 24-month evaluation. The overall complications rate was 18.6% (13 patients) in group A compared to 25.7% (18 patients) in group B; this was not statistically significant (P = 0.309). A statistically significant difference was found regarding reoperation ...
Archives of bone and joint surgery, 2014
Previous studies suggest total hip arthroplasty may have some benefits compared to hemi-arthroplasty for displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures in patients more than 60 years of age. The primary research question of our study was whether in-hospital adverse events, post-operative length of stay (LOS) and mortality in patients 60 year of age or older differed between total hip and hemi-arthroplasty for femoral neck fracture. We obtained data on 82951 patients more than 60 years of age with an isolated femoral neck fracture treated with either hemi-arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty in 2009 or 2010 from the National Hospital Discharge Survey (NHDS) database. The International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9, CM) was used to code diagnoses, comorbidities, complications, and procedures. Controlling for demographics and comorbidities, patients treated with hemi-arthroplasty had a 40% (95% CI 1.4-1.5) higher risk of adverse events compare...
The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume, 2010
The aim of this study was to analyse the functional outcome after a displaced intracapsular fracture of the femoral neck in active patients aged over 70 years without osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis of the hip, randomised to receive either a hemiarthroplasty or a total hip replacement (THR). We studied 252 patients of whom 47 (19%) were men, with a mean age of 81.1 years (70.2 to 95.6). They were randomly allocated to be treated with either a cemented hemiarthroplasty (137 patients) or cemented THR (115 patients). At one- and five-year follow-up no differences were observed in the modified Harris hip score, revision rate of the prosthesis, local and general complications, or mortality. The intra-operative blood loss was lower in the hemiarthroplasty group (7% > 500 ml), THR group (26% > 500 ml) and the duration of surgery was longer in the THR group (28% > 1.5 hours versus 12% > 1.5 hours). There were no dislocations of any bipolar hemiarthroplasty than in the eig...
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2008
During the past 10 years, there has been a worldwide effort in all medical fields to base clinical health care decisions on available evidence as described by thorough reviews of the literature. Hip fractures pose a significant health care problem worldwide, with an annual incidence of approximately 1.7 million. Globally, the mean age of the population is increasing, and the number of hip fractures is expected to triple in the next 50 years. One-year mortality rates currently range from 14% to 36%, and care for these patients represents a major global economic burden. Surgical options for the management of femoral neck fractures are closely linked to individual patient factors and to the location and degree of fracture displacement. Nonsurgical management of intracapsular hip fractures is limited. Based on a critical, evidence-based review of the current literature, we have found minimal differences between implants used for internal fixation of displaced fractures. Cemented, unipol...