Comparison of arthroplasty vs. osteosynthesis for displaced femoral neck fractures: a meta-analysis

Comparison of arthroplasty vs. osteosynthesis for displaced femoral neck fractures: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background This meta-analysis compared clinical outcomes of arthroplasty vs. osteosynthesis for displaced femoral neck fractures. Methods Meta-analysis was performed on the difference in revision rate and overall mortality between participants undergoing osteosynthesis vs. total hip arthrop...

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Main Authors: Feng-Jen Tseng, Wei-Tso Chia, Ru-Yu Pan, Leou-Chyr Lin, Hsian-Chung Shen, Chih-Hung Wang, Jia-Fwu Shyu, Ching-Feng Weng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Subjects:
Meta-analysis
Displaced femoral neck fractures
Arthroplasty
Osteosynthesis
Elderly
Open reduction internal fixation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13018-017-0629-5

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