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Functional outcome of cemented bipolar prosthesis in unstable trochanteric fractures in elderly
Joint Authors
Faizan, Mohd
Jilani, Latif Z.
Mohan, Ravindra
Bin Sabir, Aamir
Asif, Naiyir
Channappanavar, Chandrashekhar
Abbas, Mazhar
Source
Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Issue
Vol. 44, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2017), pp.125-129, 5 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society for Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
Publication Date
2017-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background Hip arthroplasty in unstable trochanteric fracture warrants quick recovery with little risk of mechanical failure, avoids the risk associated with internal fixation, and enables the patient to maintain a good level of function immediately after surgery.
Aim The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of cemented bipolar prosthesis in unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.
Patients and methods Twenty-four patients with unstable type of intertrochanteric fracture according to Association Osteosynthesis Classification were treated with hemiarthroplasty (cemented bipolar prosthesis) and reconstruction of trochanter.
The average age of the patients was 79 years.
We evaluated postoperative complications, mortality rate, functional outcome using the Harris hip score, time to return to preinjury level of activity, and radiological signs of healing and loosening or migration of implant.
The range of period of follow-up was 2–5 years (mean: 3.5 years).
Results Mobilization and full weight-bearing was started immediately within 1 week of surgery.
The dislocation rate in our study was zero.
Deep infection and loosening of the implant was not observed in any of the cases.
The mean Harris hip score improved progressively with time of follow-up.
The mean score was 45.30 on the third day.
The final average Harris hip score at the last follow-up was 81.90.
Limb length discrepancy was observed in seven patients and average shortening was 1.3cm (range: 0.5–1.8 cm).
Conclusion Hip arthroplasty in mobile and psychologically stable elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fracture is a valuable treatment option.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Faizan, Mohd& Bin Sabir, Aamir& Asif, Naiyir& Jilani, Latif Z.& Mohan, Ravindra& Channappanavar, Chandrashekhar…[et al.]. 2017. Functional outcome of cemented bipolar prosthesis in unstable trochanteric fractures in elderly. Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation،Vol. 44, no. 3, pp.125-129.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-760719
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Faizan, Mohd…[et al.]. Functional outcome of cemented bipolar prosthesis in unstable trochanteric fractures in elderly. Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Vol. 44, no. 3 (Jul. / Sep. 2017), pp.125-129.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-760719
American Medical Association (AMA)
Faizan, Mohd& Bin Sabir, Aamir& Asif, Naiyir& Jilani, Latif Z.& Mohan, Ravindra& Channappanavar, Chandrashekhar…[et al.]. Functional outcome of cemented bipolar prosthesis in unstable trochanteric fractures in elderly. Egyptian Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. 2017. Vol. 44, no. 3, pp.125-129.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-760719
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 129
Record ID
BIM-760719