[Results of the use of the Austin Moore prosthesis for the treatment of femur neck fracture at Tygerberg Hospital. A retrospective study].
A retrospective study was done on 116 patients who received an Austin Moore prosthesis at Tygerberg Hospital between 1982 and 1983. The patients all had displaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures (Garden type III and IV). Although the Moore prosthesis must be fitted meticulously for good results, the operation can be performed effectively by the less experienced surgeon. This cementless monoprothesis is a good option for the elderly and/or poor-risk patient with a limited life expectancy. It has a low intraoperative mortality, a low percentage of re-operation and results in early and good mobilisation. In contrast to series on cemented prosthesis, we had a very low sepsis rate. In comparison to a total hip replacement, this is a much cheaper prosthesis and operation.
van der Merwe
D F
DF
Departement Ortopedie, Universiteit van Stellenbosch en Tygerberg-hospitaal, Parowvallei, KP.
De Klerk
A J
AJ
Vlok
G J
GJ
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies
Resultate van die Austin Moore-prostese in intrakapsulêre femurnekfrakture in Tygerberg-hospitaal. 'n Retrospektiewe ondersoek.