Recovery of pre-injury functional state following operative treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures; a prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of fracture neck of femur (FNF) has been projected to increase significantly. This study sought to determine the recovery of preinjury functional state following operative treatment of displaced FNF.

Materials and methods

A six-month prospective cohort study was conducted at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) and PCEA Kikuyu Mission Hospital (KMH) between November 2008 and May 2009. Sixty patients were enrolled using a pre-tested questionnaire. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) scores were used. The functional outcome measures included pain, stiffness and activities of daily living (ADL). Stratification and subgroup analysis were done especially based on age. Student's t-test and χ ²

SUBMITTER: Ochieng SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8367854 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature