Treatment of Femoral Neck Fractures in the Elderly: A Survey of the Korean Hip Society Surgeons.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

This study examined the methods for treatment of femoral neck fracture (FNF) preferred by members of the Korean Hip Society (KHS) and identified factors that influence decisions regarding the surgical intervention of choice.

Materials and methods

A total of 97 members of the KHS responded to the 16-question survey which included questions about the mean number of surgeries performed each month for treatment of femoral neck fractures, the cut-off age for deciding between internal fixation and arthroplasty, the implant used most often, usage of cement, and factors influencing each decision.

Results

The mean cut-off age used when deciding between internal fixation and arthroplasty was 64 years old. Hemiarthroplasty (HA) (70%) was the most preferred option for tre

SUBMITTER: Kim HS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10505840 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature