Synopsis A displaced femoral neck fracture in an elderly patient is a life-threatening injury. Primary operative treatment with an arthroplasty as soon as possible after the injury has proven satisfactory outcomes in several studies. The present study aims to compare the functional and radiological outcomes in patients with a displaced fracture of the hip who were treated with a cemented or a cementless femoral stem. This week’s “ MED FACT ” discusses a randomized control trial from The Bone & Joint Journal, “ A randomized controlled trial of cemented versus cementless arthroplasty in patients with a displaced femoral neck fracture ”. Authors: B.
Barenius et. al. Key Takeaways The cemented stem solution is a safer choice of treatment option in patients with displaced femoral neck fracture. Objective: The present study investigates the mid-term outcomes, including the need for further…
