Outcome of Traumatic Intracapsular Neck of Femur Fractures in Patients Aged Above 60 Years Treated by Hemiarthroplasty
Fracture of the femoral neck is one of the most common types of osteoporotic fractures. Hemiarthroplasty continues to be a good option despite current calls for total hip arthroplasty in this subset of patients. The hemiarthroplasty is less expensive and easier to perform, and can be adequately carr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Malaysian Orthopaedic Association
2009-05-01
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| Series: | Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal |
| Online Access: | http://morthoj.org/2009v3n1/Outcome_Traumatic_Intracapsular_Neck_Femur_Fractures.pdf |