Primary hemiarthroplasty for treatment of unstable pertrochanteric femoral fractures (AO/OTA Type 31 A2.3) in elderly osteoporotic patients

Primary hemiarthroplasty for treatment of unstable pertrochanteric femoral fractures (AO/OTA Type 31 A2.3) in elderly osteoporotic patients

Introduction: The aim of this study was to prospectively analyze the role of primary hemiarthroplasty in unstable osteoporotic pertrochanteric fractures (AO/OTA Type 31 A2.3), with emphasis given to postoperative Functional Independent Measure (FIM) and Harris Hip Score (HHS). Methods: Fif...

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Main Authors: Ukaj Skender, Gjyshinca Bahri, Podvorica Vlora, Ukaj Fatime, Molliqaj Granit, Boshnjaku Arben, Gamulin Axel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2017-01-01
Series:SICOT-J
Subjects:
Unstable pertrochanteric fracture
Primary hemiarthroplasty
Osteoporotic patients
Elderly
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2017013

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https://doi.org/10.1051/sicotj/2017013

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