Key result
Primary total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients with fracture neck of femur resulted in a mean Harris Hip Score of 85.7 at 6 months, with 84% achieving excellent or good functional outcomes.
Why the study?
Hip fractures from osteoporosis are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, prompting evaluation of the functional outcome of primary total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures.
Does primary total hip arthroplasty improve functional outcomes in elderly patients with fracture neck of femur?
Observational (n=25)
No
Does primary total hip arthroplasty improve functional outcomes in elderly patients with fracture neck of femur?
p-value: p=0.045
Primary total hip arthroplasty provides excellent or good functional outcomes in the majority of elderly patients with fracture neck of femur at 6 months follow-up.
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May support primary THA for favorable function in elderly femoral neck fractures; leaves open need for RCTs versus alternatives.
Elango et al. (2022) conducted an observational in Fracture neck of femur (n=25). Primary total hip arthroplasty was evaluated on Modified Harris Hip Score at 6 months (p=0.045). Primary total hip arthroplasty in elderly patients with fracture neck of femur resulted in a mean Harris Hip Score of 85.7 at 6 months, with 84% achieving excellent or good functional outcomes.
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