Comparison Between Cementless Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty and Proximal Femoral Nail Anti-Rotation for Unstable Intertrochanteric Femoral Fractures in the Elderly: A Retrospective Study
Retrospective study reveals outcomes and five-year mortality in elderly patients treated with two methods.
Key Points
Cementless bipolar hemiarthroplasty (CLBHA) showed longer operative time and hospitalization, yet long-term mortality rates were similar.
Operative time significantly differed, with CLBHA taking an average of 67.8 minutes versus PFNA at 57 minutes, indicating efficiency in PFNA.
A retrospective analysis of 122 patients aged 60–93 years compared outcomes of CLBHA and PFNA treatments for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.
Findings suggest while PFNA is the gold standard, CLBHA may serve as a viable alternative based on patient and surgeon considerations.