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ArticleWorld journal of orthopedics2024

Direct anterior compared to posterior approach for hip hemiarthroplasty following femoral neck fractures.

Kevin A Wu, Alexandra N Krez, Albert T Anastasio

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Article in World journal of orthopedics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Kevin A WuDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC 27710, United States. kevin.a.wu@duke.edu.
Alexandra N KrezDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, United States.
Albert T AnastasioDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC 27710, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The differences in complication rates between the direct anterior and posterior approaches for hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with femoral neck fractures are not yet fully understood. Dislocation, a severe complication associated with increased mortality and often requiring additional surgery, may occur less frequently with the direct anterior approach compared to the posterior approach. Careful consideration of patient demographics is essential when planning the surgical approach. Future research in this area should focus on robust randomized controlled trials involving elderly patients recovering from femoral neck fractures.

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ArthroplastyDirect anterior approachDislocationFemoral neck fracturesHemiarthroplastyPosterior approachSurgical technique

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PMID38947271
PMCPMC11212530

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