Problems of nonunion, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and loss of fixation are frequently encountered in the management of femoral neck fractures and high complication rates after closed or open reduction and internal fixation technique were r...
Problems of nonunion, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, and loss of fixation are frequently encountered in the management of femoral neck fractures and high complication rates after closed or open reduction and internal fixation technique were reported due to poor bone quality or lack of cooperation in elderly patients. So, another option of hemiarthroplasty for the management of the femoral neck fractures were recommended, especially in elderly patients.
We reviewed 20 bipolar hemiarthroplasties which had been performed from April, 1990 to March, 1996 for the femoral neck fractures and followed up for a minimum of 1 year and are reporting their results.