Online ISSN: 2515-8260

BIPOLAR HEMIARTHROPLASTY IN ELDERLY PATIENT WITH FRACTURE NECK OF FEMUR

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Dr. Ratheesh and Dr. Rajesh

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Fracture neck of femur are intracapsular fractures which are easy in diagnosis ,but results in serious complication sometimes even death death if not treated in 48 hours .This present case series of 3 elderly patients with fracture neck of femur is managed with bipolar hemiarthroplasty revealed that it is a better procedure for early mobilization and good functional results lowering the morbidity and mortality in elderly. Complete recovery for wide range of movements may take up to 6 months but still the results satisfactory. No incidence of infection reported. None of them complained of complications

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