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ArticleSingapore medical journal2016

Cemented hemiarthroplasty in traumatic displaced femoral neck fractures and deep vein thrombosis: is there really a link?

Choon Chiet Hong, Nazrul Nashi, Milindu Chanaka Makandura, Lingaraj Krishna

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Article in Singapore medical journal, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Choon Chiet HongDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedics, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Nazrul NashiDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedics, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Milindu Chanaka MakanduraDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedics, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Hospital, Singapore.
Lingaraj KrishnaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedics, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Hospital, Singapore.
National University Hospital · SG

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionTraumatic displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly can be treated with cemented or uncemented hemiarthroplasty with good outcomes. Earlier studies reported a higher incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) associated with cemented prostheses in elective total hip or knee arthroplasty. In addition, the hypercoagulable state after a traumatic femoral neck fracture and possible thrombogenic properties of bone cement could put these patients at greater risk for thromboembolism. We aimed to compare the incidence of DVT and progression to pulmonary embolism (PE) or mortality in cemented and uncemented hemiarthroplasty.

methodsThe data of 271 patients treated with cemented or uncemented hemiarthroplasty after a traumatic displaced femoral neck fracture was retrospectively analysed for the incidence of DVT. The level of thrombosis, progression to PE and mortality were compared.

resultsThere were 133 (49.1%) patients with cemented hemiarthroplasty, while 138 (50.9%) had uncemented hemiarthroplasty. The patients had an average age of 76.6 (range 53-99) years and 11 (4.1%) patients had DVT. There were no significant differences in development of DVT, level of thrombosis, PE and mortality regardless of whether a cemented or an uncemented prosthesis was used.

conclusionCemented hemiarthroplasty is not associated with higher risks of DVT, PE or mortality in patients with traumatic displaced femoral neck fracture. Cemented prostheses can be safely used for this group of patients.

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Bone CementsPostoperative ComplicationsAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFemoral Neck FracturesHemiarthroplastyHumansIncidenceMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk ManagementSingaporeVenous ThrombosisBone Cementsbone cementcemented hemiarthroplastydeep vein thrombosisdisplaced femoral neck fracturehypercoagulable

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