Key result
Primary bipolar hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients yielded a mean Harris Hip Score of 78.19, with 48.8% achieving excellent or good clinical outcomes.
Why the study?
Does cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty improve clinical outcomes in elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures?
Population
41 elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures and osteoporosis.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
12 - 24 months (mean 13.68 months)
Authors
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May support early ambulation in select elderly patients; leaves open superiority over fixation in randomized trials.
Cohort (n=41)
Does cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty improve clinical outcomes in elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures?
Bipolar hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly provides reasonable early clinical outcomes and allows for early ambulation.
Elmorsy et al. (2012) conducted a cohort in Unstable intertrochanteric fractures (n=41). Primary bipolar arthroplasty was evaluated on Harris Hip Score (HHS). Primary bipolar hemiarthroplasty for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients yielded a mean Harris Hip Score of 78.19, with 48.8% achieving excellent or good clinical outcomes.
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