Anterolateral Versus Posterolateral Approach to the Fractured Hip Arthroplasty

Anterolateral Versus Posterolateral Approach to the Fractured Hip Arthroplasty - a Change in Approach at Sundsvall Hospital.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the anterolateral in comparison to posterolateral approach to the hip arthroplasty gives an equal or better clinical results.

The purpose of this study is to compare the anterolateral- to posterolateral approaches in patients suffering a displaced femoral neck fracture operated with an hip arthroplasty. Our hypothesis is that the anterolateral approach gives equal or better clinical function, health related quality of life and less complication and reoperations.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age > 65 years
• Displaced femoral neck fracture

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pathologic fracture
• Not Swedish speaker
• Not living in Västernorrlands county