Relative survival following hemi-and total hip arthroplasty for hip fractures in Sweden

Relative survival following hemi-and total hip arthroplasty for hip fractures in Sweden

Abstract Background Hip fractures are a common problem in the ageing population. Hip arthroplasty is the common treatment option for displaced intracapsular neck of femur fractures. Even though hip replacements are successful in restoring mobility, reducing pain and diminishing loss of health-relate...

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Main Authors: Szilard Nemes, Dennis Lind, Peter Cnudde, Erik Bülow, Ola Rolfson, Cecilia Rogmark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Hip fracture
Excess mortality
Relative survival
Hip arthroplasty
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-2321-2

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