title: The rationale for primary hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of fractures of the femoral neck in elderly patients.
abstract: In summary, we believe that hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of displaced fracture of the femoral neck in elderly persons is a rational procedure (Fig. 3-4). It carries no greater morbidity or mortality rate and may even decrease these parameters when modern medical technology is employed. In the long run it would appear that greater than 90% of the prostheses are serviceable for the duration of the patient's life.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001843:Bone Cements; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D006622:Hip Prosthesis; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D001843:Bone Cements