Short-term follow up of bipolar arthroplasties for aged cases with intertrochanteric fractures
- VernacularTitle:双极股骨头置换术治疗高龄股骨转子间骨折的近期随访
- Author:
Wen-Xue JIANG
;
Mao-Zhong HU
;
Jia YOU
;
Yi-Jin LI
;
Meng FAN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Femoral fractures;
Agent;
Bipolar arthroplasty
- From:
Chinese Journal of Trauma
2003;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the short term effect of bipolar arthroplasties in aged cases with intertrochanteric fractures.Methods There were 23 males and 15 females(at age of 70-93 years, average 76 years)with unstable intertrochanteric fractures treated with the third generation cementing techniques and bipolar arthroplasties that were followed up for average 2.4 years.The clinical effect was evaluate with Harris scale,X-ray films and complications.Results Of all,34 cases(89.5%)could walk freely.The average Harris scale was 84.2 points.The average period until walk with full-weight load was 5.6 weeks.The greater trochanters was united in 35 cases(92%)during average 4.2 months.No peri-prothetic ossteolysis and loosening or subsidence occurred.Conclusions Cemented bipolar arthro- plasty has good advantages of reduced laying up period and few complications.The short-term outcome is satisfactory hut the long-term outcome needs deeper observation.
