Whether hemiarthroplasty is an outdated way of treating displaced femoral neck fractures or if it still has its place when used in certain patients depends on which orthopedist you talk to.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . With low revision and reoperation rates, both total hip arthroplasty and hemiarthroplasty are effective ...

1 Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, General Hospital of Jinan Military Command, 250031 Jinan, China. 2 Research on 2013 stage doctoral student of TCM Orthopaedics, Shandong University of Traditional ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for a hip fracture? You should consult an Orthopedic surgeon. 2. Which bone is involved in hip fracture? The upper part of the thigh bone (femur) is involved. 3. What ...

Scientists at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) have made a great leap forward in predicting the risk of hip fracture among women due to osteoporosis. They have discovered that it is not necessary to ...

Hip fractures in older adults can lead to serious complications, disability and even death. Traditionally, orthopaedic surgeons have repaired a common fracture of the upper part of the thigh bone, or ...

Your femur connects many important muscles, tendons, and ligaments in your hips and knees to the other parts of your body, including parts of the circulatory system. More than that, it helps you carry ...

Hip fractures are common in people with osteoporosis, particularly in the femoral neck. The femoral neck is a short, bony segment that connects the head of the femur (thigh bone) to the main shaft, ...