title: Bipolar hemiarthroplasty for treatment of femoral neck fractures in geriatric patients--surgical technique and outcome.
abstract: Fractures of the femoral neck are frequent in the elderly population. The reduced general health status and presence of concomitant diseases, in many cases, make the treatment of these patients demanding. Early mobilization is mandatory to avoid secondary infections, which were often lethal in the past. Surgical intervention has become the standard treatment for these patients. Only a few patients with stable fracture-types allow early mobilization without operation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital of the TWTH, Aachen, Germany.
authors.forename: Hans Josef
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Erli
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Klever
authors.forename: Othmar
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Paar
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome