Uncemented Compared to Cemented Femoral Stems in Total Hip Arthroplasty

Study of Prosthesis Choice in Older Patients With a Dislocated Femoral Neck Fracture of the Hip

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether an uncemented hip prosthesis is as safe as an cemented hip prosthesis for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty surgery following a displaced femoral neck fracture.

The study will randomize patients between an uncemented and cemented stem

Inclusion Criteria:

• Acute Displaced femoral neck fracture
• Subject is aged between 65-79 years
• Independent walker with or without walking aides
• Subject is able and capable of providing consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Patients with an impaired cognitive dysfunction
• Patients with Pathological fractures
• Patients with substance abuse
• Patients with fracture older than 36-hours on arrival at the A&E
• Patients suffering from cancer
• Patients determined by principal investigator to be unsuitable for inclusion