Hemiarthroplasty Compared to Total Hip Arthroplasty for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly-elderly

Hemiarthroplasty Compared to Total Hip Arthroplasty for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly-elderly. A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Total Hip Arthroplasty is equal to or better than Hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly-elderly

Total Hip Arthroplasty is equal to or better alternative to Hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly-elderly (patients 80 years and over).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Acute displaced femoral neck fracture of hip (Garden classification 3-4)
• Independent walker with or without walking aides
• Patient willing to participate in the study and give written consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Fracture older than 36 hours before admission
• Osteoarthritis in the fractured hip
• Rheumatoid arthritis in the fractured hip
• Pathological fractures
• Contraindication for hip arthroplasty surgery
• Not suitable for inclusion for other reasons e.g. substance abuse