Hip Pelvis.
2020 Sep;32(3):148-155. 10.5371/hp.2020.32.3.148.
Clinical Outcomes of Total Hip Arthroplasty for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures in Patients 80 Years of Age and Older Selected by Clinical Frailty Score
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- 1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Korea,
- 2Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, Chosun University, Gwangju, Korea
- KMID: 2511766
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.5371/hp.2020.32.3.148
Abstract
- Purpose
The utility of total hip arthroplasty (THA) for the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures in elderly patients (≥80 years of age) remains controversial as a patient’s general condition is an essential factor impacting recovery. This study aims to determine if THA is a valuable option for appropriately selected elderly patients.
Materials and Methods
All patients underwent cementless THA using a direct lateral approach with a rectangular stem. Eighty-two patients ≥80 years of age underwent THA due to a displaced femoral neck. Clinical frailty scale (CFS) scores <5 were indicated for THA. The modified Harris hip score (mHHS), visual analogue scale (VAS), and patient satisfaction were used to assess outcomes.
Results
Nine of 82 patients died in the study period with another underlying disease. One, a 90-year-old male with pneumonia expired in the intensive care unit at 7-day postoperatively, while the other eight died due to causes unrelated to THA. Of the remaining 73 patients: (i) mean mHHS score increased to 80.57±21.36 at 1-year postoperatively; (ii) VAS was 2.3±0.9 points six-months postoperatively; and (iii) 78.7% of patients reported that they were very satisfied or satisfied 1-year postoperatively. The number of perioperative complications was 10.8% (9 hips) without the need for revision surgery.
Conclusion
The use of THA in patients ≥80 years of age with low CFS scores (<5) described here yielded favorable results and a relatively low rate of complications. However, a well-controlled comparative study or randomized trial is required to further refine selection criteria for THA in this patient population.
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