A study of functional outcomes following cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty for fracture neck of femur at Kodagu
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Orthopedics - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Fractures neck femurs are the most devastating injuries sustained by elderly population. The treatment goal s for femoral neck fractures are early return to a satisfactory functional status. Bipolar hemiarthroplasty has the advantage of less erosion and protrusion of acetabulum. Usage of PMMA cement eases rehabilitation. This study was conducted to assess the functional outcomes following cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty for fracture neck of femur at . kodagu . Material and Methods: A total of 35 patients with isolated fractures of neck of femur above the age of 50 years were op erated using Moore's posterior approach. Cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty was done. Minimum follow up of 12 month s and modified Harris Hip Score was noted and radiographs of the affected hip were taken. Results: Excellent score was observed in majority i.e., 13 (37.1%) of the patients, whereas 6 (17.1%) had poor score. A steady increase in the Modifie d Harris Hip Score was seen in most patients between each follow-up. Superficial infection in the form of a wound dehisc ence was seen in five patients who were diabetic. There were no late postoperative complications. Conclusion: Majority of the patients had satisfactory functional outcome without any major complication. Cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty i s found to be an effective treatment option in fracture neck of femur in the elderly population with good recovery even in presence of co-morbidities.
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Mozimul Haq Siddiqui, Prajwal D P
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