Iranian Journal of Orthopedic Surgery

Outcome of Cemented Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty in Elderly Patients with Unstable Inter-Trochantric Hip fracture

Authors

S Shahnam Mousavi
S Saeid Tabatabaei
Mohammad Fakor
Hanoon Sadooni
Majid Menati
https://doi.org/10.22034/ijos.2020.121348
Abstract
Abstract

Background: Hip fracture in the elderly is associated with a high mortality rate, imposing considerable burden to healthcare system. This study aimed to evaluate the functional score of Harris Hip Score (HHS) in elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture treated by bipolar hemiarthroplasty.

Methods: This study was conducted on 40 patients (mean age of 78.21 years) with unstable intertrochanteric fracture after surgery using cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty. The cases were assessed in terms of radiographic and clinical evaluation. Harris Hip Score (HHS) questionnaire was filled for all the patients.

Results: Four patients had incomplete follow-ups and 5 patients had deceased. The HHS score was excellent for 6, good for 14, fair for 7, and poor for 4 patients. The mean HHS was 85.12 (good).

Conclusion: Performing surgery with cemented bipolar hemiarthroplasty in older patients with unstable intertrochanteric fracture would lead to acceptable clinical and functional results with earlier ambulation, and HHS score of 85.12 .

Keywords

Keywords: Intertrochanteric Fracture
hemi arthroplasty
Arthroplasty
Bipolar
HIP

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