Comparing total hip arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fracture in the active elderly over 75 years old: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials

Comparing total hip arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fracture in the active elderly over 75 years old: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials

Abstract Background Displaced femoral neck fractures (DFNF) are increasingly common in elderly patients. Hip arthroplasty, the recommended treatment of DFNF, consists of the total hip arthroplasty (THA) and hemiarthroplasty (HA). THA is superior to HA in younger patients. However, there are concerns...

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Main Authors: Yijun Liu, Xiaokun Chen, Peixun Zhang, Baoguo Jiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Displaced femoral neck fractures
Total hip arthroplasty
Hemiarthroplasty
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-020-01725-3

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