Why the study?
Does cemented hemiarthroplasty improve functional results compared to open reduction in elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures?
Population
34 elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures
Comparison
Cemented hemiarthroplasty vs Open reduction
Design
RCT, randomized
Follow-up
two years
Authors
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Supports cemented hemiarthroplasty over open reduction in elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures; confirms superior two-year functional outcomes in this RCT.
Does cemented hemiarthroplasty improve functional results compared to open reduction in elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures?
In elderly patients with displaced femoral neck fractures, cemented hemiarthroplasty provides better functional results at two years compared to open reduction.
Bray et al. (1988) studied this question.
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