Open AccessAre functional outcomes and reoperation rates really better than those of cementless stems in displaced femoral neck fractures? An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in current-generation stem designs
Author(s) -
Chun-Wei Fu,
Hsuan-Hsiao Ma,
Yueh-Ching Liu,
YungChang Lu,
Tung-Fu Huang,
MingChau Chang,
Wei-Ming Chen
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of the chinese medical association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1728-7731
pISSN - 1726-4901
DOI - 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000608
Subject(s) - medicine , meta analysis , odds ratio , confidence interval , randomized controlled trial , harris hip score , surgery , femoral neck , arthroplasty , implant , relative risk , osteoporosis
The aim of the study was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the functional outcomes and reoperation rates of cemented and cementless hip arthroplasty for treating displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients.