Cemented versus non-cemented hemiarthroplasty of the hip as a treatment for a displaced femoral neck fracture: design of a randomised controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A discussion is ongoing whether displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients should be treated with a non-cemented or a cemented hemiarthroplasty. A recent Cochrane analysis stresses the importance of further research into th...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hei Keetie, Koëter Sander, Bolder Stefan BT, Rijnberg Willard J, Riedijk Roeland, Niesten DieuDonné, Vochteloo Anne JH, Gosens Taco, Pilot Peter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/10/56