The suitability of an uncemented hydroxyapatite coated (HAC) hip hemiarthroplasty stem for intra-capsular femoral neck fractures in osteoporotic elderly patients: the Metaphyseal-Diaphyseal Index, a solution to preventing intra-operative periprosthetic fracture. [electronic resource]
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery and research Nov 2011
- 59 p. digital
Publication Type: Journal Article
1749-799X
10.1186/1749-799X-6-59 doi
Aged Aged, 80 and over Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip--adverse effects Biocompatible Materials--therapeutic use Bone Cements--therapeutic use Case-Control Studies Costs and Cost Analysis Durapatite--therapeutic use Female Femoral Neck Fractures--diagnostic imaging Hip Prosthesis Humans Intraoperative Complications--economics Male Osteoporotic Fractures--diagnostic imaging Periprosthetic Fractures--economics Predictive Value of Tests Prognosis Prospective Studies Radiography Risk Factors Treatment Outcome