Key result
Uncemented modular bipolar hemiarthroplasty shows similar 6-month functional outcomes to cemented hemiarthroplasty.
Why the study?
Does uncemented modular bipolar hemiarthroplasty improve functional outcomes compared to cemented hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures?
Population
40 elderly patients (aged >50 years) with fracture neck of femur
Comparison
Uncemented modular bipolar hemiarthroplasty vs Cemented modular bipolar hemiarthroplasty
Design
RCT, assigned randomly
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports short-term equivalence for either approach; leaves open long-term durability and randomized confirmation.
RCT (n=40)
Randomized
No
Does uncemented modular bipolar hemiarthroplasty improve functional outcomes compared to cemented hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures?
Absolute Event Rate: 85% vs 81%
p-value: p=0.589
Uncemented and cemented hemiarthroplasty yield similar functional outcomes at 6 months for femoral neck fractures in the elderly, though intraoperative parameters differ.
Mohabey et al. (2017) conducted an RCT in Proximal femoral neck fractures (n=40). Uncemented modular bipolar hemiarthroplasty vs. Cemented modular bipolar hemiarthroplasty was evaluated on Harris hip score at 6 months (p=0.589). Uncemented modular bipolar hemiarthroplasty resulted in similar functional outcomes compared to cemented hemiarthroplasty at 6 months, with no statistically significant difference in Harris hip scores (P = 0.589).