Hemiarthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty in 30,830 patients with hip fractures: data from the Dutch Arthroplasty Register on revision and risk factors for revision

Background and purpose — In the Netherlands about 40% of hip fractures are treated with a hemiarthroplasty (HA) or a total hip arthroplasty (THA). Although these procedures are claimed to have fewer complications than osteosynthesis (i.e., reoperation), complications still occur. Analyses of data fr...

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Main Authors: Sophie Moerman, Nina M C Mathijssen, Wim E Tuinebreijer, Anne J H Vochteloo, Rob G H H Nelissen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-09-01
Series:Acta Orthopaedica
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17453674.2018.1499069