SynthesisClinics in orthopedic surgery2017
Comparison of Postoperative Infection-Related Complications between Cemented and Cementless Hemiarthroplasty in Elderly Patients: A Meta-Analysis.
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- Pooled it
- Gait analysis after total hip arthroplasty using direct anterior approach versus anterolateral approach: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2019Pooled it
- Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Vancouver B1 and B2 Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures: A Proportional Meta-Analysis.Hip & pelvis · 2023Article
- Arthroplasty infection rates in fractured neck of femur: single vs dual antibiotic cement.Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England · 2019Article
- Impact of Renal Function on the Surgical Outcomes of Displaced Femoral Neck Fracture in Elderly Patients.Journal of clinical medicine · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe purpose of this review was to assess the risk of infection-related complications following cemented and cementless hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients.
methodsWe searched PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases for published randomized clinical trials comparing cemented hemiarthroplasty with cementless hemiarthroplasty in patients with a femoral neck fracture and more than 65 years of age. Eight randomized controlled trials were available for analysis. A meta-analysis (with a fixed-effects model) and a meta-regression analysis (with continuous variables) were performed.
resultsThe 8 trials included 1,204 hips (608 cemented and 596 cementless). There was no significant difference between the cemented and cementless groups regarding the incidence of deep infection, superficial infection, pneumonia, and urinary tract infection. The overall incidence of postoperative deep infection was 2.3% (14/608) in the cemented group and 1.2% (7/596) in the cementless group (relative risk, 1.74; 95% confidence interval, 0.74 to 4.14;
conclusionsResults of our meta-analysis suggest that when selecting a fixation method for hemiarthroplasty, infection-related postoperative complications are not the determinant factor to consider.
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