Hemiarthroplasty for intra-capsular fracture neck of femur in elderly patients: a prospective observational study

Authors

  • Abhishek Kalantri Department of Orthopedics, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Index City, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Sunil Barod Department of Orthopedics, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Index City, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Dilip Kothari Department of General Surgery, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Index City, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Archana Kothari Department of General Surgery, Amaltas Institute of Medical Sciences, Village Bangar, Dewas - Ujjain Highway, Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Ashok Nagla Department of Orthopedics, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Index City, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
  • Pawan Bhambani Department of Pathology, Index Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Index City, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20173119

Keywords:

Fracture neck of femur, Intra-capsular, Hemiarthroplasty, Elderly, Harris hip score, Outcome

Abstract

Background: Hip fractures in older patients are associated with impaired mobility, excess morbidity and mortality, and loss of independence. This study was aimed at evaluating the outcome of hemiarthroplasty, by assessing the quality of life and degree of function in the operated limb.

Methods: Out of 30 patients treated in this manner, all cases were available for follow-up period of 6 months. Patients of age 60 years and above, diagnosed with fracture neck of femur, were included in the study.

Results: Majority of patients belongs to age group 60-69 years was 56.7% Females were more common 56.7% than males in the present study. About 13.3% patients sustained the injury due to a fall from a height and 23.3% due to a road traffic accident. About 20 patients (60%) had a stay of less than 20 days in hospital. In our study Harris hip score, at end of six month ranged from 35 to 94.6. At final 6 months follow-up by Harris hip scoring system, 53.33% had excellent result, 33.3% had good results, 16.67% had fair results and 6.67% had poor results.

Conclusions: We conclude that hemiarthroplasty for fracture neck of femur is a good option in elderly patients. The mortality and morbidity are not high, operative procedure is simple, complications are less disabling. Early functional results are satisfactory.

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