Approach, fixation contribute to success of THR to treat displaced femoral neck fractures

摘要

ORLANDO — The two main options for treating displaced femoral neck fractures arehemiarthroplasty and total hip replacement which, among older patients, are indicated, respectively,for patients with lower activity levels who live in nursing homes and for cognitively intact patients whoare living independently or with limited assistance, according to a presenter at the Current Conceptsin Joint Replacement Winter Meeting.