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Osteosynthesis and Trauma Care 2006; 14(4): 239-241
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-955224
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© Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Minimally Invasive Approach Using a Bipolar Hip Replacement in Femoral Neck Fractures in Elderly Patients

G. Mineo1 , W. Pascale2 , R. Accetta3 , V. Pascale1
  • 1Orthopaedic Clinic, University of Milan, IRCCS Orthopaedic Institute R. Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
  • 2Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy Unit 5, IRCCS Orthopaedic Institute R. Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
  • 3Trauma Unit, IRCCS Orthopaedic Institute R. Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
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Publication Date:
30 January 2007 (online)

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Abstract

The aim of this study was to evaluate a minimally invasive approach in hip arthroplasty, used to treat elder patients with a femoral neck fracture, Garden type III. We divided our patients in two groups. We used a minimally invasive approach in group A, while a standard approach was performed in group B. Exclusion criteria were a BMI over 28, previous surgery on the affected limb, and contralateral comorbidities. We evaluated surgery time, total blood loss, postoperative pain, mean hospital stay and return to the activities, prior to the trauma.

Key words

bipolar arthroplasty - minimally invasive

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Prof. Giuseppe Mineo

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