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July 28, 2025Community Based Medical JournalOpen Access

Clinical outcomes and functional recovery following hemiarthroplasty for unstable hip / intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patient: A review of 40 cases at CBMCB Hospital (2020-2023)

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MCMamunur Rashid ChowdhuryAHAnwarul HaqueSHS. M. Quamrul Hasan

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Overview

Retrospective review evaluates functional recovery and complications in 40 elderly patients post-hemiarthroplasty, highlighting significant outcomes.

Key Points

  • Hemiarthroplasty shows significant functional recovery in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fractures.
  • 85% of patients mobilized within 48 hours after surgery, indicating quick recovery times.
  • 68% reported good to excellent outcomes on the Harris Hip Score after one year.
  • Complications such as infections and dislocations highlight the need for careful postoperative management.

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Chowdhury et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0939e6551bb0af8ce8d8https://doi.org/10.3329/cbmj.v14i2.83297
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