Open AccessProsthetic replacement in femoral neck fracture in the elderly: Results and review of the literature
Author(s) -
S. K. S. Marya,
R Thukral,
Chandeep Singh
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
indian journal of orthopaedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.434
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1998-3727
pISSN - 0019-5413
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5413.38583
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , nonunion , avascular necrosis , internal fixation , deep vein , femoral neck , arthroplasty , reduction (mathematics) , thrombosis , femoral head , osteoporosis , geometry , mathematics , endocrinology
Intracapsular fractures of the proximal femur account for a major share of fractures in the elderly. The primary goal of treatment is to return the patient to his or her pre-fracture functional status. There are multiple internal fixation options (screws, dynamic hip screw plate or blade plates) and hemi and total hip arthroplasty. Open reduction and internal fixation has been shown to have a high rate of revision surgery due to nonunion and avascular necrosis. Hip replacement arthroplasty (hemi or total) is a viable treatment option.