BHU Bicentric Bipolar Prosthesis for Hip Fractures in Elderly
Author Information
Author(s): Rai Anil K, Agarwal Rakesh, Singh Saurabh, Ratan Ratnav
Primary Institution: Banaras Hindu University
Hypothesis
The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the BHU bicentric bipolar prosthesis in treating displaced subcapital femoral fractures in active elderly patients.
Conclusion
The BHU bicentric bipolar prosthesis has shown to be a good option for intracapsular fractures of the neck femur with encouraging results after four years.
Supporting Evidence
- 89% of patients had a good or excellent result according to the Modified Harris Hip scoring system.
- 94% of patients reported no or only occasional pain.
- 47 out of 55 patients could sit crosslegged and squat postoperatively.
Takeaway
This study looked at a special hip implant for older people with broken hips, and it helped most of them get back to their normal activities without much pain.
Methodology
The study reviewed 55 patients who received the BHU bicentric bipolar prosthesis and evaluated their outcomes using the Modified Harris Hip scoring system over a mean follow-up of 4 years.
Limitations
The study had a small sample size and a relatively short follow-up period.
Participant Demographics
The study included 55 patients, 35 females and 20 males, with an average age of 60 years (range 45–90 years).
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