The Feasibility of Using the Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty or Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty to Treat Femoral Neck Fractures among the Elderly
Purpose. Femoral neck fractures (FNFs) are a significant cause of mortality and disability among the elderly. Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is the preferred treatment method in active, cognitively intact patients. In less active or cognitively impaired patients, bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) is the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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Series: | Advances in Orthopedics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/2115586 |
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