A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing arthroplasty and internal fixation in the treatment of elderly displaced femoral neck fractures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Currently, there are 2 mainstream treatments for displaced femoral neck fracture, including internal fixation and arthroplasty. However, there are still some controversial problems as to which treatment should be primarily chosen.

Methods

The relevant studies comparing arthroplasty with internal fixation were searched in the databases of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library. Finally, 31 relevant randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis. The quality of studies was evaluated and meta-analyses were performed using RevMan 5.3 software. We also assessed the heterogeneity among studies and publication bias via the I-squared index and forest plots.

Results

There was no significant difference between arthroplasty and internal fixation groups

SUBMITTER: Deng J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8016607 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature