Functional results after Moore arthroplasty in femoral neck fractures. A long-term follow-up study.
Sixty patients with Moore's hip arthroplasty were followed with a mean observation time of 4.9 years. The results were found to be acceptable, as 70% had minimal or no pain, 78% had acceptable hip mobility and 40% were able to walk more than 500 metres. 25% became nursing-home patients, but in nearly all of these cases this was due to unrelated disabling illnesses. According to the classification adopted by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 52% were classified as excellent or good, 43% as fair, and 5% as poor. The roentgenological findings of setting of the prosthesis and osteolysis along the prosthesis were significantly correlated to reduced hip mobility.
D000368:Aged; D001178:Arthroplasty; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged