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ArticleIndian journal of orthopaedics2024

Cemented Versus Uncemented Hemiarthroplasty for Displaced Intracapsular Neck of Femur Fractures in the Elderly: Outcomes and Costings.

W Wignadasan, A Najefi, M Dewhurst, M A Fazal

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W WignadasanDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ UK.
A NajefiDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ UK.
M DewhurstDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ UK.
M A FazalDepartment of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ UK.

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Abstract

Background: Hemiarthroplasty (HA) is a common form of treatment for displaced neck of femur fractures. There is ongoing debate as to whether cemented or uncemented HA is a more superior treatment modality. The aim of this study was to compare the outcomes between patients that underwent cemented HA to uncemented HA. Secondarily, we analysed the costs associated of each treatment option. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at a busy district general hospital. The study included 335 patients that were treated with either a cemented or uncemented HA for a displaced neck of femur fracture between January 2017 and December 2018. Data collected included age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) score, treatment modality, length of stay (LOS) and general costs. Results: 197 (58.8%) of the cohort underwent cemented HA and 138 (41.2%) underwent uncemented HA. Mean age for the cemented cohort was 84.7 years and 85.9 years in the uncemented group ( Conclusion: We found that both cemented and uncemented HAs produced comparable results. We found a statistically significant reduction in operative time and costs associated with uncemented HA. Uncemented HA implants may be considered where a shorter operation duration is essential.

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Cemented stemHealthcare economicsHip hemiarthroplastyUncemented stem

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PMID38812858
PMCPMC11130109

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