Outcome of dislocation after hemiarthroplasty for fractured neck of the femur.
An analysis of 20 cases of dislocation from 1000 consecutive hemiarthroplasties performed for fractured femoral necks is presented. A simple scoring system for prefracture status and mobility is described. The overall 6-month mortality rate of 65 per cent after dislocation is discussed.
Blewitt
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Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK.
Mortimore
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000401:mortality*; D006621:Hip Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation; D012189:Retrospective Studies